Letters – Joseph Richmond to John Peart – 16 Nov 1754

By - gregpfinch16 Nov 1754
Document Type: Letters
Date: 16 Nov 1754
Correspondent: Joseph Richmond
Recipient: John Peart
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/1
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To Mr Jno.Peart at Newhouse

16th Nov 1754

Sir

Mr Errington has been w[i]th me about selling us their Oar at Rispy for which he asks £3.12.0 a Bing, which I think too high as the prece of Lead seems to be on the decline & nobody offers now above £17.5.0 a Fo[ther] & if we have a quarrel with the French, which is very likely, it may fall in 7 or 8 months to £12 of £13 a Fo[ther], however when you have an opportunity I desire you will talk with Jno.Harrison about it and let me have your sentime[en]ts whether I may offer him £3.7.6 a bing for what Oar they now have & can raise in 3 months. 

PS: ask Jno.Harrison what sho[ul]d be the difference in price between the Bouse & Cutting Oar, Mr Errington says only 5s a bing

I am etc  JR

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