Letter – Henry Richmond to Francis Laidman – 21 Mar 1774

Mr Fras Laidman  Surgeon in Morpeth                                             Newcas 21st March 1774



Sir

	By a Letter from Sir Walter Blackett last post I understand that your Son Mr Jno Laidman Surgeon in London has been with him desiring to have the hundred pounds which he will be intitled at the Age of Twenty one Years by Sir Walter’s Bond now paid him  I must therefore desire of you to send me a Copy of the Register of his Baptism as the first step to his obtaining this Money and that you will please to let me know whether the paying him it in London has your Approbation and then I will consider what is the best way of obtaining a discharge for Sir Walter                                                    I am etc      HR