17th February 1774

(Mr Friends Tenant) to propose that Windows be made in that part
of the building looking into his own Yard which can easily be done and
which it is conceived will be also much more agreeable and convenient
to the Tenant That Mr Keeling having conversed accordingly with
Mr Friend Mr Friend attended this Committee and declared himself
willing to accomodate the matter whereupon Mr Friend was asked the
following questions (vizt) 1st whether he would take a Lease of the Wall in
dispute of the Justices to which Mr Friend replyed that being himself
but the Lessee of the adjoining premises did not think it proper to take
a Lease of the Wall from the Justices. 2dly As it is apprehended the Wooden
Building may be dangerous in case of fire to part of the Goal and as Mr
Friend will receive a considerable advantage from the under part of
the Wall in case of its being considered as a party Wall Whether he would
run up a Brick Wall above the Building belonging to the Goal at his
own expence to guard against such Danger to which Mr Friend said
That he had let the wooden House on Lease to Mr Nightingale and that
he could not give any Answer either as to the Wall or Wooden Building
but referred the Committee to Mr Nightingale. 3rdly As the new Building
in the Goal will stop up the lights in the wooden Building Whether
Mr Friend will not make Windows in that part of the building looking
into his own Yard to which Mr Friend answered That he entirely
gives up all claim of right to the lights in the said Wooden Building
on that side next the Prison. That the Committee apprehend the
lights in the Brick Building at the end of the Wall to be so ancient
that the Landlord of the same has a right thereto and therefore they
recommended it to the Justices not to molest him in the enjoyment
thereof. That Mr Nightingale being desir'd to attend this Committee
and being present accordingly and expressing himself very desirous
of putting a final end to the matter in dispute The Committee viewed
the premises along with Mr Nightingale who being asked whether