Letters – Joseph Richmond to Richard Wilson – 7 Sep 1759

To Richd Wilson Esq in Leeds                                               7th Septem 1759



Sir

I have the favour of your letter of the 2nd inst by Mrs Rayner in wch you mention Mr Kings desiring the loan of 300£. I question not, but he proposes a security to your satisfaction.  His brother James King has a house in pilgrim street lately built and let at 18 or 20£ a yr wch wo[ul]d be a security ag[ain]st any accident,and I do not know of any Estate that any of the family have besides.

I shall always be very ready to you any service in my power and shall therefore be content with £10 a yr for receiving and remitting you the rents for the growing year and afterwards, while you think proper to continue it, but I apprehend you mean I am to charge £10 for the 2 years rent due Mayd[ay] last.

I apprehend Sir Wr can have no objection to your granting Mr King a deputation as gamekeeper in the undivided manor of Kenton, but perhaps he may be desirous of having your deputation himself; wch wo[ul]d be securing the game and hedges in both Estates as well. But I will mention the thing to him in two or three days, when I expect him in town , and will let you know what he says p.s. I forwarded your letters to Mr. Bell and Mr King.

	I am Sir yor &c J R