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N.Castle – My dear Sir, I had the pleasure of yours at Bretton before I set off for this place. I was very sorry we could not have the pleasure of seeing you as you went thro’ Barnsley. I most [si]ncerely hope you found Mrs. Stead much better [1-2 words missing] expected & that the <advise> that [1-2 words missing] procure from the person at <Chesterfield> will prove efficacious. We have had a very <gay> week & a good deal of Company, all is now [1 word missing], & we I am sure are perfectly satisfied, today I shall go to Axwell for a few days and pay some visits in the Neighbourhood, and be at <Morpeth> on the 13th July the Sessions. I wish you could make it convenient to see Mr. [?]akepease about the Silver & settle whether we are to pay him by sending him the Silver, or he takes it & we pay him the Balance. Mrs. Beaumont will be at Bretton as you return & will be happy to see you. She does not leave home until the 15th July – I beg my Complimts. to Mr. & Mrs. Stead. I am my dear Sir Your sincere hble [Servant] Tho. Rd. Beaumont.
An annotation on the original gives a date of 1796, and mention of the sessions on 13th July suggest it was written shortly beforehand. The original letter is torn and some words are missing as a consequence.
