Letters – John Erasmus Blackett to John Bell – 1 Mar 1796

Mr John Bell                                                                             Newcastle    1st Mar 1796

             Abbey   Hexham



Dear Sir	I received yours enclosing a Plan of the Church at Allendale Town with an Estimate of the Expence of putting it into sufficient repair, & I observe what you say on the subject; I am of opinion with you that the most advisable measure will be to cover the Chancel with blue Slate, to provide that, as well as the necessary Timber as soon as possible, & to set about the repairs as soon as the Season will admit it.  I had a letter from Coll Beaumont by the last post, he approves much of the Purchase of the Farm & Mill near Allendale Town and desires that it may be conveyed to himself, & not to the Trustees under the Will of the late Sir Thos Blackett, which would subject it to the payment of the Annuities

                                                                   I am Sir  Yours etc    J.E.B