Letter – Arthur Grey – 21 May 1675

By - gregpfinch21 May 1675
Document Type: Letter
Date: 21 May 1675
Correspondent: Arthur Grey
Archive Source: NRO 753 J
  • Transcription
  • Notes
  • Comments (0)
    • Change font
    If columns/tables do not appear straight, change font
      ditto the 21 : 1675

Sr  My Mast[e]r being out of towne : Mr younge having drawne of the brandy and measured it finding it should c[o]nt[ain] 58 Gall[ons] 3 quarts per <hhd> whears you mension in your letter that they should cnt 63 Gall p <hhd> since I have had the gager to gage them and […] [….] cnt no more but what the gall < p. ..> makes & complains that it is a kind of a mixt brandy and and [sic] hath a great deal of brimston in it and likewise that it is mixt with water he promised to paye the moneys upon demand and finding it prove so bad will not paye it but expects an abaitence thereof praye writ my mast[er] your ord[er]s as to that consarne  Rye at 3s2d per bush Coast corne  : best [Renish] at 4s6d per bush not else at present bu that I am for my Master Ra Grey Esq

Yours to command

Arthur Grey  

Arthur Grey, son of Robert Grey of Wark, Northumberland, was apprenticed to Ralph Grey in 1668

Leave a comment

We welcome further information or corrections on topics and incidents mentioned in individual letters. It might take a while before your comments are checked for adding to public view within the website. We cannot undertake further research in response to questions.

Your email is never published nor shared. Required fields are marked *

*

General Discussion
Suggested correction or addition

*

  Return to search results or refine/create new search
The Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Project aimed to celebrate and discover the heritage of the Dukesfield Arches & lead carriers' routes between Blaydon and the lead mines of Allendale and Weardale. A two year community project, it was led by the Friends of the North Pennines in partnership with Hexhamshire and Slaley Parish Councils and the active support of Allendale Estates. It was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the generous support of other sponsors. Friends of the North Pennines: Charity No:1137467