Letter – Nicholas Walton to Thomas Ripley – 24 Jan 1742

Document Type: Letter
Date: 24 Jan 1742
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: Thomas Ripley
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66 107
  • Transcription
  • Comments (0)
  • Change font
    If columns/tables do not appear straight, change font
						Ravensworth Castle Janry 24 1741

To Thomas Ripley Esq. in Scotland Yard London



Sir

	Since Mr Boag recd. your last favour Mr Thompson has delivered us his acct of the Survey of Bircham Magna, the Balance whereof due to him being £25.11.3 according to the agreement which we hope you will find right on Examining the Inclose Accot.  Mr Thompson complaines that the Survey was attended with much more difficulty than he expected as upon the agreem[en]t he apprehended a great pt of the estate to be Common and this he says he has took the liberty to lay before you. He has likewise directed us to represent his case o you, which we beg leave to do. As to the agreement, it was to be sure upon a presumption that a great pt was Common and as th estate is of a quite different kind we think he has been a sufferer, of which you are so good a judge that we only desire you will recommend it to Sir Robt. Walpole to make him such allowance over his agreement as he thinks proper. It will be a pleasure to us to hear that Sr. Robt. likes the plan and we are sr.

	Your most obliged Hble Srvts

		Nichs Walton & H Boag





A Copy of Mr Isaac Thompsons acct with the Rt Hon Sr  Robert Walpole for surveying Bircham Magna



The Rt Honble. Sr Robt. Walpoles Accot. with Isaac Thompson

Newcastle January 14th 1741/2



Dr 

For Surveying & Maping Bircham Magna 3629 

   acres at 3d per acre                                     £45  7  3

Travelling Expences to Houghton & back again £6 16  —

Horse Hire for 26 days at 2s                  2 12  -

                                                             £9  8  —

Paper & Cloth for the Map                     -  9  6

Binding the field book                        -  3  -

Boxes and packing                             -  3  6

                                                             £- 16  –

                                                            £55 11  3

Crd.

Received Novem. 26 1741 of Messrs Walton & Boag in pt        30 -- --

									£25 11  3

Leave a comment

We welcome further information or corrections on topics and incidents mentioned in individual letters. It might take a while before your comments are checked for adding to public view within the website. We cannot undertake further research in response to questions.

Your email is never published nor shared. Required fields are marked *

*

General Discussion
Suggested correction or addition

*

  Return to search results or refine/create new search
The Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Project aimed to celebrate and discover the heritage of the Dukesfield Arches & lead carriers' routes between Blaydon and the lead mines of Allendale and Weardale. A two year community project, it was led by the Friends of the North Pennines in partnership with Hexhamshire and Slaley Parish Councils and the active support of Allendale Estates. It was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the generous support of other sponsors. Friends of the North Pennines: Charity No:1137467