Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Henry Lushington – 22 Aug 1785

Document Type: Letter
Date: 22 Aug 1785
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Henry Lushington
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Revd Mr Lushington                                               Newcastle    Augt 22nd. 1785

Mendish House    near Cambridge



Sir       Sir Thomas Blackett being desirous of Paying off the £1000 left by the late Sir William Blackett to the Vicar of Newcastle and the Church Wardens of St Andrews in Trust for the Purposes mentioned in his Will; and being Advised that it is Necessary that the Vicar & said Church Wardens should have a proper Notice given them of his Intentions, I beg leave to enclose you such Notice, a Copy of which is delivered to the Church Wardens.  

                                                                                                  I am etc    John E Blackett

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