Letter – John Blackett to Matthew Featherstone – 5 Mar 1709

By - gregpfinch5 Mar 1709
Document Type: Letter
Date: 5 Mar 1709
Correspondent: John Blackett
Recipient: Matthew Featherstone
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 192
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Messrs Featherstone & Reay                                                           Ditto



Since my last none from you this is onely to acquaint you that it is the opinion of most people that flax will be much dearer, the reason is, because corne is mighty dear therefore the country people will much rather Sow their ground wth corne wch is thought will turne to great advantage

No date given so assumed same date as previous letter.

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