Letter – Henry Richmond to Thomas Forster – 25 Aug 1772

Document Type: Letter
Date: 25 Aug 1772
Correspondent: Henry Richmond
Recipient: Thomas Forster
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/3
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To Mr. Forster at Lucker near                                                            Newcas. 25th Augst 1772

                              Belford



Sir

	I have laid your Letter of the 21st instant before Sir Walter Blackett, in which you offer him only Seventy Pounds for Lucker Tithes free Lands Stints & Cottages for this Year.  he thinks it too little, (after all reasonable Allowances made for the part Sold off)  But however is unwilling to treat with any other about Them & therefore agrees to Accept your offer of Seventy Pounds for this Year                                       I am etc                     HR


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