Letter – Nicholas Walton to Richard Horne – 25 May 1759

To Richard Horne Esqr                  			Ravensworth Castle   May 25th 1759



Sir

      We observe the Board’s Minute as to the Reference with Mr Allgood that Mr Clennel & Mr Collingwood shall nominate and appoint such third Person as they shall think proper except Mr Rudd & Mr Fawcet & that Mr Everest is to prepare bonds accordingly upon wch. we beg leave to observe that it does not appear to us whether the third person is to be chosen before the Enquiry or not till after it appears whether Mr Clennel & Mr Collingwood can determin it, We therefore submit to the Board to consider that matter & to offer our Sentiments which is that unless the third person is chosen before they go into the enquiry, all will be to no purpose for should it so happen that Mr Clennel & Mr Collingwood cannot come to a Determination it will we apprehend of course be that they will never agree upon a third person.  We are prepared to make agreements for such Repairs as can be done this Year of which you will have an Accot. by next or the following Post & We are 

      Sir Your most Obed. Hbl. Servts

      Walton & Boag