Letters – Joseph Richmond to William Ward – 26 May 1758

To Mr Ward at Holbeck near Leeds

Newcastle 26 May 1758

	Y[ou]r Lre by the last post to Mr Douglas, wch Mr Fenwick inclosed to me, I sealed & sent him; & yesterday I waited on him to desire, w[ha]t he intended Mr Fenwick sho[ul]d sign for the Security might be got ready, for I wanted to send away the writing to be executed as I knew Mr Fenwick had imediate occasion for the money; His ans[we]r to me was very short, That he wo[ul]d not meddle between Father & Son, but if I wo[ul]d give an Order to Mr Rudd to draw a proper deed he wo[ul]d consider it, so th[a]t matters are again at a stand, & likely to be so; unless you & Mr Fenwick can settle the affair between yourselves, wch I sho[ul]d think you may easily do without giving Mr Douglas any more trouble, As an Assignm[en]t of S[i]r W[alte]rs & Mr Peareth's bond seems to be all that is necessary. What instructions co[ul]d I give to Mr Rudd abo[u]t drawing a deed in wch Sr.Wr. is to be no parety nor can have any concern?  as he gives his bond for the £2000 in the manner desired, wch. I have ready to deliver. I am not a little surprised at Mr Douglas & cannot really find out w[ha]t he aims at. I shall send away the money to be paid Mr Fenwick, wth the deeds as soon as ever I hear f[ro]m you th[a]t you are ready to execute.

PS. I hope you will take a post chaise & come to York when the deeds are sent: wch will save a great deal of trouble & I hope will be to you no inconvenience.   I am etc   JR