Letters – Joseph Richmond to Richard Ellis – 31 Oct 1755

To Mr Richd. Ellis

31 Oct 1755

Sir

Sir Walter Blackett has let Wm.Robson the tolls again for 21 years from Mayday next at £50 a year, & he has let the mils to Mr Robt.Lorraine & John Midford for 21 years from next Mayday at £250 a year. You have a copie of Mr Lorraines article inclosed, but there was none drawn for the tolls. Sir Walter goes for London on Sunday, but intends to be here again at Chr[ist]mas, against which time, you are desired to get the Leases drawn for both the Tolls & Mils. Mr Lorraine is to give a Bond for the performance of Covenant with such Surety as you think sufficient.  I am etc    JR