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Deposition – John Hetherington – 28 Nov 1757
John Hetherington, 58, of the Hope in Whitfield, lived at the charge of the parish at a house in Whitfield and is maintained by the parish and has nothing of his own there. In about 1717, his father took a farm at Whitewalls in Whitfield. He remembered the riding of the boundary of Whitfield about 40 years ago by Mr Utrick Whitfield, eldest son of Mathew Whitfield Esq. Saith ‘he rode a little Galloway and was able to ride through several of the mosses but others he was obliged to lead throu
Deposition – Mathew Martin – 28 Nov 1757
Mathew Martin, aged 100 years and upwards, of White Ouston in Whitfield Parish, who had given up his farm to his sons and now lived with them as a lodger, remembered the peats of Allendale tenants being burnt, and the impounding of an Allendale tenant’s sheep, after which ‘they were never again troubled’ with them. MM had been hired to plough a new Hawkuplee inclosure north of Powstile Burn about sixty years ago (1690s).
He was with Mathew Whitfield, Lord of the Manor about 25 years a
Deposition – John Robinson – 28 Nov 1757
John Robinson, 63 and upwards, of Woodmas Walls in the West Allen, had lived at the Hope in Whitfield ‘and hath lived there from his birth till Mayday gone two years since’. He knew the places called Hareshaws, Thackshaws and Millstones Fell, but did not particularly know the name of Thackshaws until about 24 or 25 years ago when Sir Walter Blackett rode his boundary, but that to his knowledge they were always reputed to be within the Manor of Whitfield, and he never heard any claim to the c
Deposition – John Maughan – 28 Nov 1757
John Maughan, 67, of Upper Houses in Whitfield, born at Greystones where his father farmed and he farmed after him. Described Whitfield boundary, and driving cattle and horses in summer to graze on Hareshaws. He remembered waifs and strays being impounded and released only when the owners had negotiated with Squire Whitfield.
‘About six or seven years ago, he this examinant was Overseer of the Highways in Parmently Quarter and the Roads from Leadgate to Long Cross being presented for bein
Letters – Henry Richmond to Churchwardens – 1 Dec 1757
1757 Dec 13 Sent the Lres[ letters] to the Churchwardens, as usual, appointing Monday 26th inst. for distributing Sr.Wrs. Charity : for the form of these lres see Dec 1746. HR
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Walter Blackett – 2 Dec 1757
To Sir Wr. Blackett Bt. MP. at his House in St James's Street London
Newcastle 2 Dec 1757
Hon. Sir
Mr Scott & I got back from Hexham last night. A great many Witnesses have been examined on both sides, & if yo[u]r witnesses have proved before the Arbitrators what they s[ai]d to us on their Examination the Copyhold[ers] within the Manor of Hexham have had an uninterrupted enjoym[en]t of all the gro[un]d in dispute for time immemorial, But on the other side I find by Mr Colling
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Christopher Denton – 2 Dec 1757
To Mr Chris. Denton Grays Inn London
Newcastle 2 Dec 1757
Dr Sir
last night I got back f[ro]m Hexham, where a great many witnesses have been examined on both sides & the Referees are to make their award before the 23d of next month. In the draft of the affid[avi]t you have sent me down, I am to swear that Sir Wr. has actually paid the sums there mention'd ; in my former affid[avi]t I believe I have done so, wch I desire may be returned, as no use has been made of it & I desi
Letters – Henry Richmond to Plumb & Brown – 2 Dec 1757
To Messrs Plumbe & Browne Golds[mi]ths in Foster Lane London
Newcastle 2 Dec 1757
Sirs
My Father has been from home for sometime But on Fryday the 25th of last Month I sent you by John James the Carrier a P[iec]e of fine Silver Bullion weighing 666 ounces, which I desire you will place to acct. with Sr. Wr. Blackett as usual at the price such silver bears with you & advise my father on the rec[eip]t of it.
I hope you & yo[u]r families are well & am etc HR
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Daniel Lascelles – 6 Dec 1757
To Danl. Lascelles Esq. MP. in Mincing Lane London
Newcastle 6 Dec 1757
Sir
Inclosed you receive Jos. Airey & Co's bill on Vere Glyn & Hallifax for Three hundred & seventy nine pounds fifteen shillings wch when p[ai]d will discharge the 1/2 y[ea]rs intr[es]t on the £21700 due to you f[ro]m Sr. Wr. Blackett the 14 day of Aug last Wch Bill I desire you will advise the receipt of & am etc JR
To Messrs Vere Glyn & Hallifax, London
Newcastle 6 Dec 1757
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Christopher Blackett – 6 Dec 1757
To Mr Chris. Denton in Grays Inn London
Newcastle 6 Dec 1757 £60.0.0
Sir
Twenty days after date pay Chris. Blackett Esq. or order Sixty Pounds value received of Sr. Edwd. Blackett Bart. & place the same to acct. as p[er] advice from, Sr. your etc JR
To Chris. Blackett Esq. in York Buildings London
Newcastle 6 Dec 1757
Dr Sir
Above you have a bill for £60 wch I rec[eiv]ed today of Mr Jno. Blackett to remit to you, wch I desire you will advise the receipt of. I hope
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Walter Blackett – 6 Dec 1757
To Sir Wr. Blackett Bt. MP. at his house in St james's Street London
Newcastle 6 Dec 1757
Hon. Sir
Inclosed is Peareth & Sorsbie's bill on Freeman & Stainbanks for £300 wch I desire you will please to advise the receipt of.
Mr Silvertop says he took your 1/2 of Garesfield farm of me at £5 a y[ea]r advance. The truth is as follows. That when the other tenants at Winlaton were advanced f[ro]m Mayd[a]y 1755 he & I had some talk on the Exchange ab[ou]t his farm whe
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Richard Ellis – 9 Dec 1757
To Mr Richd. Ellis at Hexham
Newcastle 9 Dec 1757
Sir
My son says the Copy of yo[u]r last acct. was return'd you certified a long time ago, so I hope you will find it among yo[u]r papers - On the 25 Sept 1756 I rec[eiv]ed of Messrs Walton & Boag £101.16.8 for 8 yrs fee farm rent due Mich. 1755 & allowd him out of the farm £15 for Landtax, wch is placed to acct. of Hexham estate - The Receipt you gave me for 13.8.3 p[ai]d Rt. Allgood will be sent to London next post, inst
Letter – Nicholas Walton to Richard Horne – 9 Dec 1757
To Richard Horne Esq Ravensworth Castle Dec. 9th 1757
Sir
We have lately been applied to by several Freeholders within the Manor of Wark who are Interested in two Commons called Wark and Broad Poole Commons, and some of them are also Interested in another Common called Ellingham Rigg adjoining the two Commons above or the one of them, All which they are desirous of having Divided. These Commons lie within and are as we apprehend, part of the
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Christopher Denton – 10 Dec 1757
To Chris. Denton Grays Inn London
Newcastle 10 Dec 1757
Dr. Sr.
I herewth return you my W. Kenton acct. wth my Affid[avi]t thereon for wch I p[ai]d Mr Widdrington £2 wch you will charge in yo[u]r bill -- As to the Affid[avi]t ab[ou]t Hexham Division &c I have no scruple abo[u]t making it because I know Sir Wr. has allowd all the money & I beleive his Agents have p[ai]d it accord[in]g to their vouchers, but there is an Article of 66.4.6 rep[ai]d by the Com[missione]rs being an ove
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Christopher Denton – 17 Dec 1757
To Mr Chris. Denton in Grays Inn London
Newcastle 17 Dec 1757
Dr.Sr.
Above is a bill on Messrs Plumbe & Browne for £100 wch I desire you will place to my acct. & advise the receipt of. & this day I have drawn a bill on you for £33.17.0 pay[a]ble to Messrs Carr Ibbetson & Co. at 20 days wch I have placed to the Credit of your acct. I am etc JR
PS For advertising Potto Estate £ s d
In the Newcastle Courant 8 times will be 1 1 0
In the Newcastle
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Plumb & Brown – 17 Dec 1757
To Messrs Plumbe & Browne Goldsmiths in Foster Lane London
Newcastle 17 Dec 1757
Sirs
I have this day drawn a bill on you for £100.0.0 payable to Mr Chris. Denton or order 20 days after date, wch please to honor & place to acct. with Sir Wr. Blackett -- The last P[iece] of Silver I sent you at 5s 9d an ounce comes to 191.9.6 wch is £0.4.6 more than you make it in your Lre of the 10th inst. I desire you will please to signify if you find it to be so. & am etc JR
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Christopher Denton – 17 Dec 1757
To Mr Chris. Denton in Greys Inn London
Newcastle 17 Dec 1757 £33.17.0
Twenty days after date pay Messrs Carr Ibbetson & Co. thirty three pounds seventeen shillings value reced of Lady Blackett and place the sam to acct. as advised by, Sir, Your etc JR
To Messrs. Carr Ibbetson & Co. at the Queens Head Ludgate hill London
Newcastle 17 Dec 1757
Srs
Above you receive a bill for £33.17.0 to discharge the inclosed Note, wch I desire you will give a receipt on & return
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Richard Ellis – 20 Dec 1757
To Mr Richd. Ellis at Hexham
Newcastle 20 Dec 1757
Sir
Agreable to your Lre of the 17th I have p[ai]d Mr Cuthbertson & Mr Douglas the feefarm rents, wch with a receipt for George Carr & my receipt to you for £106.5.41/2 on acct. of Hexham lands will make up the money due to Mr Michl. Harbottle for Corn deliver'd to Coalcleugh as below, £268.14.4 & I have given Mr Harrison the four receipts to exchange with you for that sum to discharge his pay bill.
I am etc JR
£
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Christopher Denton – 23 Dec 1757
To Mr Chris. Denton Grays Inn London
Newcastle 23 Dec 1757
Dr. Sir
I herwth return you my Affid[avi]t with Schedules of what sums have been paid on acct. of Gunnerton Hexham & Shilden Divisions wch I hope will be satisfactory & my Bill payable to Mr Chris. Blackett wch are placed to your acct.
I am not at all surprised at what you say abo[u]t Jeffreys & P[ar]tners; its my opinion you'l find it nothing but shuffling & that they'l sign no bond at all. I am very
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Samuel & James Burn – 27 Dec 1757
To Messrs Saml. & james Burn at West Ord near Berwick
Newcastle 27 Dec 1757
Sirs
Sr.Wr. Blackett desires you will pay Sr. Thos. Haggerston two y[ea]rs Castle rent according to the inclosd receipt, who will order his Steward to call on you for it & that you will pay him yearly 3.6.8 always deducting the Landtax & it will be allow'd you out of your rent, there are some Arrears of this rent due to Mr Haggerston, but I do not know what they amount to, so he must settle Them h
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Thomas Haggerston – 27 Dec 1757
To Sr. Thos. Haggerston Bt. at Haggerston by Belford
Newcastle 27 Dec 1757
Sir
By Sr. Wr. Blacketts order I have wrote to Messrs Burns his tenants at West Ord to pay you the two y[ea]rs Castle rent you say is due to you at Mich[aelm]as last being £3.6.8 a y[ea]r out of wch the Landtax is to be allowed as below. I do not know when Sr. Carnaby died so that if there sho[ul]d not be two full y[ea]rs due to you, you will be pleased to adjust the difference wth Mr Haggerston. I am etc JR
Letters – Joseph Richmond to George Silvertop – 5 Jan 1758
To Mr Geo. Silvertop at Stella
Newcastle Twefth day 1758 [5 Jan ?]
Sir
Without entring into Reasoning or Argument I desire the present rent of Twenty pounds may be paid to next Mayday, & from that time Thirty pounds a year to the Expiration of the lease you had from Sr. Edwd. Blackett wch I take to be Ten Years. I am etc W[alte]r Blackett
[marginal note:] NB Mr Silvertop agrees to this Rent as p[er] his lre 8 Jan.
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Plumb & Brown – 6 Jan 1758
1758 Jan 6 Advised Messrs Plumb & Brown of a p[iece] of silver wt. 6661/2 Oz. sent them this by Fryer Todd the London Carrier. JR
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Christopher Denton – 10 Jan 1758
To Mr Chris. Denton Grays Inn London
Newcastle 10 Jan 1758
Dr Sir
Inclosed are 2 bills as above for £200 wch I desire you will advise the rec[eip]t of & when p[ai]d place to my acct. - Sr. Wr. & Lady Blackett set forw[ar]ds yesterday morning. Her Ladys[hi]p will want £100 soon after she gets to Town wch I desire you will pay her & take her rec[eip]t as below, but she will not call upon you for the money till my bill for £150 becomes due.
PS. I find by Mr Geo. Lisle that
Letters – Joseph Richmond to Walter Blackett – 13 Jan 1758
To Sir Wr. Blackett Bt. MP. at his ho[use] in St james's Street London
Newcastle 13 Jan 1758
Hon Sir
I herewith inclose Mr Perrotts Opinion & Letter. The Case is stated f[ro]m Mr Ellis's extract from the court rolls at Anickgrainge. He says he beleives Ovingham is a Court Leet as well as Anickgrainge, & as one Leet cannot be within another it is strange how Kirkheaton comes to answer to Ovingham. The Kirkheaton tenants say they have always served on the jury at Anickgra
