Letters – Joseph Richmond to Richard Ellis – 22 Oct 1756

To Mr Richd. Ellis at Hexham

22 Oct 1756

Sir

Mr Coulthard has wrote to Sr.Wr. desiring a Presentation to the Living of Allandale; wch I wish he may not have been too long of applying for as Mr Toppin has been dead above six months. I apprehend the presentation must be to the ArchB[isho]p of York & that an 18d stamp will do, as I do not find the Living valued in the Kings books. But as it is a Peculiar I have some doubt whether the patron ought to present, unless it has been done before. I beg yo[u]r opinion by the return of the post & if a presentation is necessary & you have a Term of one that you will send me a copy of it with the proper address to the ArchB[isho]p.Pray can you tell me whether Allandale has ever had the Queens bounty.

PS Will it be right to date the presentation now or before the expiration of the 6 Months.   I am etc   JR