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To Mr Richd. Ellis at Hexham 30 Sept 1757 Sr I have seen Messrs Loraine & Midford & have since talked over their affair with Sir Walter, who says if the work charged in their bill was necessary to be done to put the Dams into repair it must be p[ai]d & he desires you will tell the Atkinsons that if they do not imediately pay one half of it at least, if you think they ought to do so; they will be sued without any further notice. And they must also make satisfaction for the manure they ledd away as you think reasonable. if this is not comply'd with, you must let me know that I may acquaint Sr. Wr. therewith. As to the Milstones Mr Midford says he can do without them till next summer. I see I have the original article, wch I thought I had sent: but you have a Copy & I desire you will get the leases prepared, to be executed before Sir Wr. goes to London. I am etc JR
