Letters – Joseph Richmond to Christopher Denton – 20 Jan 1755

By - gregpfinch20 Jan 1755
Document Type: Letters
Date: 20 Jan 1755
Correspondent: Joseph Richmond
Recipient: Christopher Denton
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/1
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To Mr Chris. Denton Greys Inn London

Newc[astle] 20 Jan 1755

Dr Sr

	At last I have got Pr.Hastings rent & herewth you receive the acct & vouchers he has for the last 4 y[ea]rs refused to pay Mr Jno.Mayer the fee farm rent, tho he knew it wo[ul]d be allowd, & therefore Mr Mayer wrote to me abo[u]t it & sent me a rec[eip]t for the money 3.5.1 and this day I have drawn a bill on you payable at sight to Mr Jno.Mayer or Order for 3.5.1 to answer the s[ai]d  rec[eip]t  , wch I desire you'l pay & place to my acct.

	Richd. Liddels petition to parliament has put the Corporation upon their metal, & I hope it will prove the readiest way to get the matter determined in their Favour. I am etc JR

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