Letters – Joseph Richmond to Christopher Denton – 2 Nov 1755

To Mr Chris.Denton, Greys Inn London

Newcastle 2 Nov 1755

Dr Sir

I hope this will find you well in London, wch I shall be glad to hear; I find by Mr Peareth & Mr Smith that they have struck the 20 Guin[ea]s off the bill, for they say the Mayor  & most of the Ald[erme]n were present & tho[ugh]t it right. Sr W[alte]r was not among them. They have struck £160 from Mr Cuthbertson's bill viz £45 f[ro]m his charge for the Lres, 50 Guin[ea]s being half of w[ha]t he charges for Loss of Time, ab[ou]t £30 for what he charges the bill more than you do yourself, & the rest for sundry Articles wch I cannot recollect, tho[ugh] they were mentioned to me. Mr Smiths advice is to take the money that is ordered & you may apply afterw[ar]ds for the 20 Guin[ea]s. I therefore desire y[ou]r directions whether I am to receive what is ordered to be paid, or otherwise. I think the best way is to be taking: But you are the better judge.

Lady Blackett has two ticketts in the Lottery No.1652 & 1653, wch she desires you will send to enquire after & Let me know their success. I am etc  JR

PS  Sr Wr set forward this morning, but will stay 2 or 3 days in Yorkshire he has along with him the Acct of Matters as I think they stand w[i]th regard to the Trust Estate & his own purchases; copy of wch I shall send you if wanted. - When will my W[es]t Kenton accts be wanted ?