Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Messrs Strothers – 14 Jul 1800

Document Type: Letter
Date: 14 Jul 1800
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Messrs Strothers
Archive Source: TWA DF.HUG 149
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Messrs. Strothers						Newcastle 14th. July 1800

Leeds



Gentn.

I am favoured with your Letter of the 12th. inst. enquiring the Price of Litharge, the Quantity we have on hand at present is small, and I dispose of it almost as fast as it is made; it is in Casks of 6 cwt. each: the present Price is £23. the Ton of 112 lbs. payable in Bills on London due in 6 Months and we are at no Trouble or Expence in the Shipping &c.  I am &c.  J.E.B.

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