Letters – Joseph Richmond to Walter Blackett – 4 Nov 1755

By - gregpfinch4 Nov 1755
Document Type: Letters
Date: 4 Nov 1755
Correspondent: Joseph Richmond
Recipient: Walter Blackett
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/1
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To Sr W[alte]r Blackett Bt MP at New Grainge near Leeds

Newcastle 4 Nov 1755

Hon. Sir

Last post I rec[eiv]ed the inclosd Lease f[ro]m Mr Ellis; wch Mr Scott advises to be executed before any proceedings are comencd ag[ain]st the Gardeners; you will therefore be pleasd to execute it before two Witnesses & return it to me, & I will send you up a Dra[f]t of the Bill as soon as I can get it prepared by Mr Rudd. I omitted to take your Directions about Mr Todds farm, wch Mr Robsons values at £30 a Y[ea]r more than he pays; this is the time to treat with him; for his term expires at Mayd[a]y next, therefore I desire to know w[ha]t advance he must pay & w[ha]t term you chuse to grant him. he pays now £130 a y[ea]r.

Swinhoe's & Curry's farm & Mr Rutters, will be to Let ag[ain]st6 Mayd[a]y 1757 & I expect they will together advance £30 a yr at least. I am etc   JR

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