Letters – Joseph Richmond to Walter Blackett – 24 Oct 1758

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Document Type: Letters
Date: 24 Oct 1758
Correspondent: Joseph Richmond
Recipient: Walter Blackett
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/1
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To Sir Wr. Blackett Bt. M.P. at the Cocoa tree  Pall Mall  London

24 Oct 1758

Hon. Sir

	Yesterday afternoon Mr kelley the Water Bailif, being under some discontent of mind, put an End to his Life by cutting his throat with a penknife. The Comoners Jury have brought in their verdict Lunacy. so that half the value of the office, being about £750 will go to his sisters, the other half to the Corporation.  There are already three persons who have offered to purchase the place. ie Mr N. Fenwick & Mr Stephen Watson for his brother, & Mr Smith a Surgeon in this Town. From all wch persons I presume you will hear by this post. Mr Mayor was not in town this morning, so you will scarce hear f[ro]m him this post. But nothing will be resolved on by the Magistrates & Electors till your sentiments are known. Only they say that the person that is accepted  of ought to be obliged to give constant attendance & to pay down all the money; which I think will be £1550 or 1500 Guineas.

	I have rec[eiv]ed a Lre by this post from Stockton that they are taking any price that offers for their lead.  I am  etc   JR

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