Letter – Michael Blackett to John Strother – 28 Dec 1675

By - gregpfinch28 Dec 1675
Document Type: Letter
Date: 28 Dec 1675
Correspondent: Michael Blackett
Recipient: John Strother
Archive Source: CUL MS Add 91
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Mr John Stroatyer 

Newcastle 10ber 28 1675

Sr

My last to you was of the 28th 10ber to w[hi]ch I referr you since none fron you soe the less to Inlarge upon this serveinge mearely for feare of miscarrage & I desire you once more that you would take greate Care, that all the Iron desired by my former bee of the very finest & best mettle & lett mee begg your Care that the Tarr desired be of the same Sort that I writt you of w[hi]ch if you doe not & be sure I shall <louse> by that very Comodity above £200: but I question not your punctuallity In oferseinge [overseeing] orders. And that in all things you will seeke my most advantage, Soe to take hold of the best opp[er]tunity for the Buyinge of my Goods & Chardgin[g] of your Moneys w[hi]ch I wholy Leave to your discression & if you think fall more for my advantage may Chardge £200 or £300 <…> upon Mr Nicholas Verlaen of Amsterdam who hath full order for the honouringe of your Bill, I wish you a Merry Christmas & soe I remayne MB

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