July 21st. 1753

Mr. Saml. Smith< no role >
By Order of the Govrs. this is to let you know
that they expect you to pay off very speedily some part of your
Arrear of Rent And as the Gentleman intend to have a
Court held next Months at Bumpstead (of which you will have
proper Notice) I apprehend they will give such Orders as will
not be agreeable to you if a payment be not made before that
Since

J.W

at Helions Bumpstead in Essex by Linton Bag

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Mr. Sankey
Mr. Treasr. reced Yrs. of 23d inst. with two Bills
inclosed for £100 which are accepted & when paid shall be
place to the Acct. of yr. Fine And the remr. of it you will pay
as soon as conveniently Yo can

J.W

For Mr. John Sankey< no role > at Hastingleigh
to be left at the Marmaid at Canterbury

Augst 2d.

Mr. Swaine
Your's with a Bill inclosed for £78..14 came to
hand this day the Bill is accepted & when paid will, with the £6
allowed for the Barne Floor, discharge Your Rent to Midsr. last

J W

To Mr. Nichs. Swaine< no role > at Hastingleigh near Wye Kent

Aug. 4th. 1753

Sir.
The Steward of our Courts has appointed to hold a Court for the
Manor of Helions Bumpsted on Tuesday the 21st day of this instant
Augt. & in order thereto have sent you the inclos'd Warrant desiring
you to take Care that Notice be given thereof in the usual Manor & in due
time and speak to as many of the Tenants as You conveniently can that
they may attend according to the SummonsPray send us an Answer
by the first post that you have received this Letter

J W

To Mr. Sam. Smith< no role > at Helions Bumpsted Etc