Letter – Ralph Grey – 9 May 1674

By - gregpfinch9 May 1674
Document Type: Letter
Date: 9 May 1674
Correspondent: Ralph Grey
Archive Source: NRO 753 J
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      Newcastle May 9th 1674

Sr Yrs of the 5th Instant; where in I pceive Mr Potts could not pay the bills till this day, I sent Mr Potts his acct under his hand, therfor he need not pretend want of advice I thanke you for your great Care in goeing to Mr Sayers to inquire after my Cossen Briggs; and that you would furnish Hir wth wt she hath accation for: I have sent you here inclossed a bill of exch: for twenty pounds at three days sight upon Mr Benj Barnes; I have sold A peele of Lead here this day for £13 per fother  - heare is sundry shipps come in here wth corne from beyond seas pay to crowne per last 5s Rey per bush: and English 5s per buss : Beanes 3s [blotted] and Berley : 3s6d  Malt : 3s4d  Otes 2s6d  Wheat  Read 6s and whiht 4s per bus, whiht pees 5s per bush.

Ra: Grey

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The Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Project aimed to celebrate and discover the heritage of the Dukesfield Arches & lead carriers' routes between Blaydon and the lead mines of Allendale and Weardale. A two year community project, it was led by the Friends of the North Pennines in partnership with Hexhamshire and Slaley Parish Councils and the active support of Allendale Estates. It was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the generous support of other sponsors. Friends of the North Pennines: Charity No:1137467