Letters – Joseph Richmond to Walter Blackett – 14 Mar 1758

To Sir Wr. Blackett Bt. MP. at his house in St James's Street London

Newcastle 14 March 1758

Hon Sir

	The inclosed is copy of what Mr Ellis has sent me relating to the Manor of Anickgrainge, wch may perhaps be of some use.

	I have desired Mr Harrison to endeavour to find out a proper person for the vacancy in Weardale. As to John Watson he is a younf lad that knows nothing of minery, & not qualified to be an Under Steward, being educated for an Exciseman - I know nothing that requires your coming down more than to settle this matter, & to talk with Mr Rudd & Mr Scott about Green Leighton. For if Mr Fenwick will not procure Mr Ward to convey he must leave so much money in yo[u]r hand, as the intr[est] thereof at 4 P[er]C[en]t  will pay Mr Wards annuity. the dra[ugh]t of the Conveyance is drawn by Mr Rudd ready to be ingrossed as soon as this point is settled.

	Sr. Edwd. Blackett has let Cooks farm at Winlaton to Mr Simpson at £55.10.0 a yr & says he will answer it to you. The farm might have been let for £70 a yr.   I am etc    JR