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To Sir Wr. Blackett Bt. MP. London Newcastle 6 May 1757 Hon. Sir Mr Partis & Mr Langland are very well satisfied with the Gold boxes being made in London; wch they say wo[ul]d have taken them a long time to finish. There are 22 desart frames at the Mayors house, 16 of wch are plain & 6 scollop'd. Mrs Betty says Mr Street has sent down as many Sweetmeats as will in her opinion serve all occasions till Mich[aelma]s. The Waggon Men on this side of the water continue idle and have endeavoured to get Mr Crowleys people to join them, without effect, so I hope they will find it necessary to go to work again on Monday: as the Gents have told them their case will be considerd if they will go to work. But to prevent any disturbance in the town a Guard is still kept at every gate & a Capt[ai]n guard will be placed tonight on the Sandhill, as tomorrow is market day. The Carriers expect 3s6d a Stone for plate, but I doubt not but shall please them with 2s4d a stone; tho it wo[ul]d be better if the price co[ul]d be fix'd in London. The prisoners have no part of the Charity; therefore I have given them all (being 22) five shill[ing]s ap[iec]e agreable to your directions, wch is a great relief to them & they are very thankful for it. I am very glad to find you are perfectly well & am etc JR
