Letters – Joseph Richmond to Walter Blackett – 1 Nov 1754

To Sir W.Blackett Bt MP. at Calverley near Bradford, Yorkshire			

Newcastle 1st November 1754

Hon Sir

	Mr Stewart's wine is packed up, & will be sent him by the first ship th[a]t sails; there is just 19 dozn & a half of it. I have herewith inclosd his Lre, & also a copy of the petition to parliament for a bill to divide Hexham comon & under another cover have sent the Bill.

	I communicated that part of your Lre relating to Mr Fawcet to both Mr Peareth & Mr Simpson, & they are both, especially Mr Peareth, in y[ou]r sentim[en]ts & as the Magistrates are to meet this afternoon upon the Corporation Affairs Mr Peareth will offer it as his own Thoughts, That it will be more politic & adviseable for matters to appear in the Recorder's name.

	I am, Hon[oure]d Sir, Yo[u]r mo[st] faithful H[um]ble Serv[an]t   JR [Joseph Richmond]

PS Hepple's son in a hopeful way of recovery