Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Richard Noble – 5 Mar 1788

By - gregpfinch5 Mar 1788
Document Type: Letter
Date: 5 Mar 1788
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Richard Noble
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Mr  Richd. Noble                                                     Newcastle    Mar:  5th. 1788

Bretton - Yorkshire



Dr Sir       I have this day Shipt on Board the Swallow Capt. Fletcher for Hull 6 Casks of Lead Fume for Sir Thomas Blackett Bart. which I hope you’ll receive safe, it was Ground with Oil at Messrs Walkers & Co’s. White Lead Works and is fit for use, the 6 Casks weigh upwards of 11 Cwt.                                                                                I am etc    J. S.

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