Letters – Joseph Richmond to Walter Blackett – 7 Feb 1756

Document Type: Letters
Date: 7 Feb 1756
Correspondent: Joseph Richmond
Recipient: Walter Blackett
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/1
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To Sr.Wr.Blackett Bt in London

7 Feb 1756

Hon Sir,

Since my Lre by the last post I have rec[eiv]ed the inclosd from Mr Ellis by wch you will please to observe the Def[endan]ts submit to yo[u]r pleasure & do not intend to appear; therefore I desire yo[u]r directions herein & that you will please to order Mr Denton to forbear sending the Attachm[en]ts ag[ain]st them or otherwise as shall be thought proper.

On Fryday we had the highest Wind that I can remember, wch has done a deal of damage by blowing down Chimneys &c but I do not hear of any other harm done.  I am etc   JR

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