Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Robert Makepeace – 8 May 1778

By - gregpfinch8 May 1778
Document Type: Letter
Date: 8 May 1778
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Robert Makepeace
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 4
  • Transcription
  • Comments (0)
    • Change font
    If columns/tables do not appear straight, change font
Mr. Rob[er]t Makepeace Serle Street                   Newcas  8th May   1778

 Lincolns Inn     London



Sir    I have this day sent you by Tho[ma]s Jennings the London Carrier a piece of fine Silver Containing Nine hundred & Eighteen Ounces & an half which I desire you will place to Account with Sir John Trevelyan Baro[ne]t as usual at the Markett price & advise me on your Receipt of it.               I am etc                       J E B. 

a p[iec]e fine Silver  _  q[uanti]ty  918 ½ Oz  at  ….  P[er] Ounce

Leave a comment

We welcome further information or corrections on topics and incidents mentioned in individual letters. It might take a while before your comments are checked for adding to public view within the website. We cannot undertake further research in response to questions.

Your email is never published nor shared. Required fields are marked *

*

General Discussion
Suggested correction or addition

*

  Return to search results or refine/create new search
The Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Project aimed to celebrate and discover the heritage of the Dukesfield Arches & lead carriers' routes between Blaydon and the lead mines of Allendale and Weardale. A two year community project, it was led by the Friends of the North Pennines in partnership with Hexhamshire and Slaley Parish Councils and the active support of Allendale Estates. It was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the generous support of other sponsors. Friends of the North Pennines: Charity No:1137467