Letter – Henry Richmond to John Brown – 30 Nov 1765

Document Type: Letter
Date: 30 Nov 1765
Correspondent: Henry Richmond
Recipient: John Brown
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/3
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To Mr John Brown at Kirkharle                                    Newcastle 30 Nov[embe]r 1765

Sir           Sir W[alte]r Blackett having wrote me about getting Henry Hind of Bearl who in you applied for into the Lunatic hospital. I have spoke to Dr Hall about him; who says that the blanks in the inclosed petition must be filled up & then it must be signed by the Church w[ar]dens & overseers of the parish of Bywel St Andrews. And if after that it is sent to me I shall give it in to the comitee: & as soon as there is a vacancy in the house you shall be acquainted of it that the young man may be brought hither. P.S.  I hope you will get this Letter time enough to do something in this matter tomorrow: & then you can return me the petition on Tuesday & I will present it on Wednesday wch is the day that the committee sits.  I am   HR          

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