| Content Description | Reports that Mr Gibson, the scrivenor of Lothbury, on behalf of the Duke of Newcastle, met him [Wenman] and Mr Dixon to settle the account that remains between the duke and Harley; the main issue was about the conditions of the receipt the duke would give for the £340; Wenman subjoins a form for this receipt; explains that the duke has agreed to the form and gives some details about it; is glad that this business is reaching completion; asks Harley to send the bill for £340 either to him or to Dixon, as he [Wenman] has none of Harley's money at the moment having paid the post fine; describes the money that Harley has had from Palmer, Clay and Chappell; suggests that if Harley cannot get this money to Robert Child, that they stall Mr Gibson and wait until they have the Cottam rents in from Mr Gace;
Has paid the goldsmith £200 that he received from Mr Auditor as part of Harley's share to the present of Lord Cowper and gives some details of this; reports that the duchess has arrested one of the tenants in Robin Bank's collection; discusses arrangements for raising bail for this man and others in some detail; has heard that the duchess is to buy Lord Wharton's house. |