Letters – Joseph Richmond to Walter Blackett – 5 Jul 1757

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Document Type: Letters
Date: 5 Jul 1757
Correspondent: Joseph Richmond
Recipient: Walter Blackett
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/1
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To Sir W[alte]r Blackett Bt. at Wallington

5 July 1757

Hon. Sir

	I herewith inclose you Messrs. Burns & Mr Armorers answer about the ring nets complained of by Mr Fenwick &c; by wch you see yo[u]r right is indisputable & has never been called in question, till now that Messrs. Burns have let them to some persons for the rent of £6 a year; who may probably have exceeded the Boundary;  wch sho[ul]d be now settled by refference, if the Gents are willing; or Actions brought ag[ain]st their tenants for seizing your nets, if they have a mind to dispute the case; that yo[u]r right may be established. & whatever the charge there may be, I think the Burns ought to pay at least one half, if not the whole; as they have occasioned this dispute.  You will please to take care of Mr Armorers letter, wch may be of future service.

	Mr Wm. Watson has shut up his shop. Its reckoned he owes towards £2000 & will pay about 6s 8d in the pound.    I am etc    JR

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