Letter – Edward Blackett – 4 Sep 1715

Maddam

I Recd your Letter, & I do assure you that Newby Estate was not Charg’d with the paym[en]t of one farthing to Mr Cros Brothers but soley in his own power to dispose of as he thought Convenient, I heard that the Estate wch Sr Gordon farmed of the Duke of Buckingham was charged, for paying some small sums, but whether it be so or not I am not Certaine – this is all the Satisfaction can be given you By

      Your very Humble Servt