Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Augustus Browne – 31 Dec 1788

By - gregpfinch31 Dec 1788
Document Type: Letter
Date: 31 Dec 1788
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Augustus Browne
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Augustus Browne Esqr.                                                 NCastle   31st Decem  1788

Foster Lane - London



Sir       I have this day sent you by John & James Jackson the London Carriers a piece fine Silver containing 1371 Ounces which I desire you will place to Acct with Sir Thomas Blackett Bart as usual at the Markett Price & advise me on your Rect of it.

I have this day drawn a Bill on you payable to the Order of Eden Ridley & Co at 30 Days date for £500 on Sir Thomas Blackett’s Acct which I doubt not you will duly honor    I am etc   J.E.B

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