Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Augustus Browne – 25 Mar 1789

By - gregpfinch25 Mar 1789
Document Type: Letter
Date: 25 Mar 1789
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Augustus Browne
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Augus[tu]s Browne Esq                                                                 Newcastle  25th March 1789

   Foster Lane  London



Sir	I have this day sent you by John & Jas Jackson the London Carriers a Piece fine Silver Containing Fourteen Hundred & Eighty five Ounces which I desire you will place to account with Sir Thomas Blackett Bart as usual at the Market price, advising me on your receipt of it

                                                                                                               I am etc   J.E.B

P.S.  I observe by your Accot that there is £916-6-1 due to Sir Thos Blackett, as soon as I receive advice of your having recieved this Piece of Silver I shall draw upon you for the Balance.

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