Letter – Nicholas Walton to John Holmes – 13 Oct 1771

By - gregpfinch13 Oct 1771
Document Type: Letter
Date: 13 Oct 1771
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: John Holmes
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66/96
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To Mr John Holmes						Farnacres 13th October 1771



Dear Sir

      There was a Box of Bullion delivered to the Carrier yesterday containing 642 3/4 Ounces which we doubt not you will receive safe on Saturday the 26th inst. We are 10th but respects to yourself Mrs Holmes & Family

      Dear Sir Yr. most Hble Servts

      W& S



PS. Mr Holmes will be so obliging as send N Walton Junrs Watch to Mr Hawthorn the first convenient opportunity after it is done - he takes it for granted Mr Smeaton has delivered it.

Since writing the above the Family here have drank success to the Ravensburn Water with our hearty wishes to the present Proprietors.

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