Letters – Joseph Richmond to Robert Armstrong – 15 Jul 1756

By - gregpfinch15 Jul 1756
Document Type: Letters
Date: 15 Jul 1756
Correspondent: Joseph Richmond
Recipient: Robert Armstrong
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/1
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To Mr Robt. Armstrong at Coalcleugh

15 July 1756

Sir

I have rec[eiv]ed a Lre f[ro]m Sr.Wr.Blackett in wch he orders me to acquaint you, th[a]t he rec[eive]d your's & Mr Wastels in favour of yo[u]r son to be Steward at Coalcleugh; but he desires to be excused comp[lying therewith, tho he had always a very good opinion & regard for you, for as both you & MR Peart told me that Mr Richard Harrison, if he could be engaged, was the properest Person for his Servic e He has appointed him to be Steward at CC, & he is to enter upon the Place imediately, I doubt not that you will give him all the Assistance you can in getting the Oar sent to the Mils & your Sons accts made up in order for a Pay.  I am etc    JR

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