Letter – Joshua Straker to Diana Beaumont – 9 Aug 1794

By - gregpfinch9 Aug 1794
Document Type: Letter
Date: 9 Aug 1794
Correspondent: Joshua Straker
Recipient: Diana Beaumont
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Mrs Beaumont                                                                                   Newcastle   9th Augt 1794

        Bretton   Yorkshire



Madm	I am desired by Mr Blackett to Answer your letter of the 5th Last respecting the Sums that are standing on the Books for Lead Sold.  Mr C Blackett & Messrs Walkers Maltby & Co owe about £12000 which they are to pay in Bills to become due in Novemr & which I suppose Mr B will apply for when he returns to N[ew]castle _ The other outstanding Debts for Lead Sold in the Course of the Summer are but small & which will not be paid untill Christmas at soonest                                             I am etc  J.S

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