Letter – Ralph Grey to Tradell – 4 Oct 1676

By - gregpfinch4 Oct 1676
Document Type: Letter
Date: 4 Oct 1676
Correspondent: Ralph Grey
Recipient: Tradell
Archive Source: NRO 753 J
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      NewC: october the 4th 1676

Monsieur Tradell

This is to Accompaney Mr Thomas Willes M[aster] of the Mary of NewC in whom I have shipt 300 p[iece]s of lead at 374t:2qt:14lb, our weight which sell of at price Currant likewise his Loading of Coals which is upon my sole Acct. I hope they will come to a good markett if they escape the privateers the Master is to lye with the shipp 20 lawfull working days I have subscribed for 25 tts which pray lett be of the best graves Claritt fifteen tt & ten tt of the best white wine let them be Choyse though I pay the dearer for them, if you gett present vent for lead & Coals I Question not but will produce more I promesd you should you should shipp the ball[ance]: of the Acct. he will want six tts of his loading send 3 ps of Prun’s one doz pounds of Prunellas some dryed pears one Bagg of Walnutts & one of Chestnutts & the Ball[ance] in wines I long to hear from you what is become of my son Ralph his Mother is in fear for him. this what needfull from your Servnt

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