Letter – Nicholas Walton to Thomas Simpson – 12 Feb 1758

By - gregpfinch12 Feb 1758
Document Type: Letter
Date: 12 Feb 1758
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: Thomas Simpson
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66 108
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Mr Simpson, Penrith                           		Ravensworth Castle   Febr. 12th   1758



Sir 

      I have the Favour of yours by this Post acquainting me with what has happened in Consequence of Edwd. Nicholson’s levying an Amercement Imposed upon John Cape for Selling Meal in Houses at Keswick and thereby depriving us of the Tolls.  You have done very right in Acquainting Mr Everest with the Affair to Whom I have wrote this Post & desired he will not Fail to give you very early Instructions   But in the mean time I desire you will take the Proper steps to be ready at all events for Tryal, I think I have a Copy of the Grant of Tolls at Keswick which I will endeavour to Send you the next Post as it may be of some use.  I am sorry we did not know of this affair sooner.   I am

      Yours etc

      Nichos. Walton

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