Letter – Ralph Grey to George Potts – 24 Jan 1674

By - gregpfinch24 Jan 1674
Document Type: Letter
Date: 24 Jan 1674
Correspondent: Ralph Grey
Recipient: George Potts
Archive Source: NRO 753 J
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      NewCastle Jan 24th 73/4

Mr George Pott

Last post I writ you I heard nothing of Mr Georg Sayles; who this day was with me; and aquanted me he expected one hundred pounds at last but now he Can furneish hime but with thirty pounds which I have passed my bill of exchange of you at sight according to Mr Sayles dessire; which pray honor with acceptance and payment; the bill is payable to Mr Jerrad Stockell or his order; A man of Law[.] moneys is soe scarce heare that thosse that have it will not part with it without advance; soe that my advice is to get bills there and send downe for I beleive he will have occation for one hundred and fifty pounds before all things be Cleared; heare is Lost to the noroward [northward?] of this barr twenty Sayle of Shipps that we heare of besides those that are foundered; pray god send us peace that shipps may not be forced a winter trade, this not further for present but that I am Yours

Ralph 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