Letter – Edward Blackett to William Millington – 20 Sep 1710

By - gregpfinch20 Sep 1710
Document Type: Letter
Date: 20 Sep 1710
Correspondent: Edward Blackett
Recipient: William Millington
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 189
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      Sept 20 1710

Honest Capt

      I <now> perceive by yours that the 2 heifers came safe to Dunham I hope they will both prove with Calf & If one prove a bull calf you’l be set up for ever with a fine breed I kild a sheep this week of my own breed that weighd 17 pou[nds] a Quarter good weight & all people that see thought him to be the fatest & Largest sheep in England thes[e] parts affords no news at present only that Mr Ridsdales fare Daughter fell into Labour in Dancing a Cheshire round at Mr Todds house at Wath she Laies the Child to my Lord Castlecomer who has taken care of it & sent it to nurse give my service to Mrs Millington and tell her should be glad to hear that the Capt Could do much a brave action in Dunham town & then he will approve himself a right Cheshire man

      All this family gives their services to your self & Mrs Millington & beleve me allways Honest Capt

      Your real friend to serve you



For Capt Millington these [presents] Dunham towne 

For the Honourable Langham Boo[th] Esq member of Parliam]en]t at Dunham via London

pray make my service acceptable to my Lord & Mrs Boothe & tell him I wish him good success

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