St. Thomas' Hospl. in Southwark
11th. Febry 1734

Mr. Nock
Mr. Ruck having laid your Letter before the Governours
of this Hospital & acquainted them of yor. integrity & ability
in yor. way of business I am directed to desire you will
take Gourley the Woodreeve. wth. you & mark out
Timber proper for the repairs at Comb farm wanting
by means of the damage done by he late tempest &
if you don't find sufficient upon the premisses Then
that you provide the residue as near to the farm &
at as reasonable rates as you can: Upon my being
advisd of what is to be paid for the timber that shall
be bought care will be immediately taken for its
being Supply'd & for what service you shall do in
pursuance of these directions you will be satisfied

To Mr. Nock

Iam
Yor. hble Servt.
Thomas Matthew< no role >
Clerk of St. Thos: Hospl .

Sir.
There's a Warrant for attending tomorrow on the
Glocestershire affair and as that has been transacted
in your name I should be glad to have your opinion
upon what I purpose to lay before the Master (and if
it might be) of your presence when it is debated, for
as you are justly tender of incurring the least discredit
and the Commee think it advisable to wave the purchase
if it may be done without any imputation to you or the
Hospital I would have my Judgment govern as little as

To Sr. J. Lade may be in the conduct.
Bart.

We don't attend on first Warrants so 't will be
friday before anything will be brought before the Master
& I shall endeavour to wait on you in the mean time as
you shall please to appoint & am Etc.

sign'd by
W. Matthew

11th. Febry 1734