Letter – Ralph Grey to Thomas Lemon – 28 Jul 1675

By - gregpfinch28 Jul 1675
Document Type: Letter
Date: 28 Jul 1675
Correspondent: Ralph Grey
Recipient: Thomas Lemon
Archive Source: NRO 753 J
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      ditto 28th 75

Mr Lemond

Sir

This at present is to acquaint you that I have sold your Claritt and white at 30£ per tun to Mr Hubboock postmaster of Durham but I am afraid that it will be martinmas day er it be pd, if it had been good wine had gone <currently> if ther was 2 Hogs[heads] of it good & could have sold it for 36£ & other 2 Hoggs fitt for nothing but viniger, your Sherand wine none would buy it, soe have sold Mr Woodraw 7 gall for his maids funeral & Sr Fran: And[er]son 10 Gall if he like it or others I would gladly have it of, when ever you send wine or brandy it must be good or else will not sell here brandy from 3s2d to 3s 3 per Gall as in goodness: Lead from £12:6s to £12 10s per fother I have loden Mr porter on your accompt if their be any concerne  wherein I may serve you in these parts command

Your servant

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