Letters – Joseph Richmond to Richard Harrison – 18 Jan 1757

Document Type: Letters
Date: 18 Jan 1757
Correspondent: Joseph Richmond
Recipient: Richard Harrison
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/1
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To Mr Richd. harrison at Coalcleugh

18 Jan 1757

Sir

	The dispute about the boundary between the Manor of Hexham & the Manor of  Whitfield is to be refered this summer to the determination of two Gent[leme]n here. So that we shall want all the best Evidence can be got to prove our bounder. The most material thing that we want to prove is, that the three Manors of Alston, Whitfield & Hexham all join at the long Cross, wch all the old Evidence were very clear in; But Mr Ord I take it will endeavour to prove th[a]t the 3 Manors join at the Currock on the Hardrig. This I apprehend will be a material point in settling the affair, & therefore as Mr R.Armstrong & Mr Rd. Allgood know something relating to the matter Sr.Wr. desires you will make his Complim[en]ts to Mr Armstrong & tell him he requests his assistance in examining some of the oldest inhabitants within the Manor of Alston, what has always been the reputed place where the 3 Manors actually join, & send me down as soon as you conveniently can what Information they give you; for if we find it will be to our purpose, a proper person will be sent up to Allanh[ea]ds or Dukesfiled to take their Examinations. Mr Allgood has a plan of the Gro[un]d in dispute & knows the boundary of Hexham as it has been always rode, but if any thing is wanting on that head it may be got of Mr Ellis.

	I have not heard from you since my last about Mrs Armstrong, But I have got a long Lre f[ro]m her son Fairlas, wch I have communicated to Sr.Wr. who does not understand what is meant by it, unless to prevail on him to forgive the money, wch he says he will not do. But if she will draw you a Bill for £18.14.6 payable out of her next 1/2 years annuity, & the person who pays the ann[ui]ty will accept the s[ai]d Bil, it is well. If not, my absolute directions are to put the affair into the hands of Mr James Scott.  I am etc    JR

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