Letter – Henry Richmond to Francis Salkeld – 29 Nov 1763

By - gregpfinch29 Nov 1763
Document Type: Letter
Date: 29 Nov 1763
Correspondent: Henry Richmond
Recipient: Francis Salkeld
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/2
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To Mr Francis Salkeld                                                                 Newcastle 29 Novr 1763

at Dukesfield Mill



Sir/ I rec[iev]ed your Lre [Letter], & do not suppose you designed to prejudice the Farm you hold of Sir Thos Blackett; only you must be sensible that what you have done tends to the impovourishing of it, unless both you & Mr Hunter take proper care & look well after the management of your <subtenant>. But the great hazard is that this assignment & sale of the straw, will not meet with Sir Walter Blackett’s approbation. I have desired Mr Hunter to look closely after the future management of this Farm, & do not doubt but you will second him. I am etc HR

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