Letter – Thomas Richard Beaumont to John Erasmus Blackett – 4 Jan 1799

My dear Sir

I have this morning seen Mr Hammersly the Banker, who I presume has some active part in the Sale of Mr Benfield's concerns. He told me his House which I wrote to You about, is valued at 25,000£ we are to see it to morrow, and are to have the <first> Refusal, what the selling price is, I can't say, he said part would be expected to be laid down, & perhaps the other might be so arranged as to accommodate each party. I will to morrow write You word of the terms that You may be enabled to judge whether it will be judicious for us to make such a purchase. There does not seem to be a more favorable opportunity likely to offer, for if a peace should come all things will rise, & I hope lead amongst the rest. We are now paying a heavy rent for our present House, & have only it for a Year. There is no news at all to day.  Mrs Beaumont unites with me in best respects to Mrs Collingwood & Yourself.

I am My dear Sir

Most Sincerely Yours

Tho. Rd. Beaumont