Letter – Nicholas Walton to William Corbett – 28 Nov 1740

By - gregpfinch28 Nov 1740
Document Type: Letter
Date: 28 Nov 1740
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: William Corbett
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66 106
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      Ravensworth Castle Novemb. 28th 1740

To Wm. Corbett Esqr.



Sir

      We reced. your favour of the 18th Inst. & would have answered it sooner but we mentioned in our last to Mr Horne to Acquaint you that oats were then at 16s per Quarter, at which price we did not think proper to Buy any, but within this Week they have falen to 12s per Quarter & we will Buy you a Quantity & send you the first opportunity, please to Cause your Servts. make a thorrough search for the sacks & send them by Capt Airey who is now we believe in the Pool.

      Please to signify what Quantity would have provided for next year for we apprehend that between this & Xtmas will be the Cheapest time for securing you your Quantity good & Cheap  we are 

Sr. Your Humb. Servts.

      N. Walton H. Boag

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