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Mess: T Emerson Geo.& Wm Crawhall Newcastle 21 Dec[ember] 1813 As the time is now arrived when you will be inspecting the Mines preparatory to letting the Ore Bargains, I do hope that you will think that the highest price P[er]Bing given last quarter will be sufficient for the ensuing quarter & that an advance in the price of Lead will be amply compensated by the great reduction in the price of Grain. – It is desirable to avoid fluctuations in the prices for raising Ore during the Year, unless called for by circumstances unusual & extraordinary & unless the general practice of the Country makes it necessary – Whatever Trials you have commenced I wish to be proceeded in with increased exertion and that you will apply your attention to any situation likely to produce Ore, to meet in the event of Peace & extended Commerce, a greater consumption for Lead I am etc MM