Letter – Nicholas Walton to Richard Horne – 16 Jan 1739

Document Type: Letter
Date: 16 Jan 1739
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: Richard Horne
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66 106
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      Ravensworth Castle  Janry  16 1738/9

To Mr Rich Horne



Dear Sr

      We recd your kind favour of the 11th Jnry with the Boards minutes of the 10th Also We are extreamly oblidged to you for your kind intimation and caution relating what Happned about Dilson [sic] House and we intend to Observe it during the time we shall have the Honour of being concernd for the Derwentwater Estate.

      Neither the Gentleman who proposed nor we intended to use the Hall as a brewery, only to use the Brewhouse and old barne so, which are outhousing only. We are to yourselfe & family

      Dr Sr Your most Hble Svts

      N Walton

      H Boag

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