Letter – Thomas Richard Beaumont to John Erasmus Blackett – 15 Dec 1797

My dear Sir,

I have the Favor of your letter this Morning. It will not be convenient at present to let Tweedale go over to the Abbey but as the Business is to be referred to Mr. Ebden & Mr. Stephenson Mr. Bell can settle the matter with them two Architects, as it is a matter that lays between themselves in their professional line and as referees. As to the continuing of Smith the foreman of Mr. Newton to carry on the business I can’t see how that can be done, for as long as he continues servant to Mr. Newton he may think he is still employed by me and be giving him some directions. Mr. Newton should not charge for every Journey he & his Son made to Hexham for he gave them no plan to work by, and was going very often over there. I have by this post wrote to Mr. Bell, to desire he will settle any arrangement with Mr. Ebden & Mr. Stephenson – I am happy to say Mrs. Beaumont and the Children are all very well. She unites with me in best Respects – 

I am My dear Sir

Yours most Sincerely

Tho. Rd. Beaumont,