Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to John Whitton – 29 Aug 1800

By - gregpfinch29 Aug 1800
Document Type: Letter
Date: 29 Aug 1800
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: John Whitton
Archive Source: TWA DF.HUG 149
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Mr. John Whitton						Newcastle 29 August 1800

Hull



Sir

      your letter of the 27th Inst. to Col Beaumont came to my hand this day – The present Price of Litharge at this place is £22.10. p[er] Ton of 20 Cwt. payable by good Bills on London due in Six Mos: - The Litharge is all delivered at Blaydon, about three Miles from this place, and the purchaser is at every expence in Shipping, Wherryhire &c.

      I am &c. J.E.B.

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