Letters – Joseph Richmond to Plumb & Brown – 2 Apr 1756

Document Type: Letters
Date: 2 Apr 1756
Correspondent: Joseph Richmond
Recipient: Plumb & Brown
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/1
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To Messrs Plumb & Brown Golds[mi]ths in Foster Lane London

2 April 1756

Sirs

I have drawn a bill on you today for £300 payable to Sr.Wr.Blackett or order 20 d[ays] after date, & also a bill for £30 pay[a]ble to Mr Chr. Denton, or order 20 d[ays] after date; wch bills I desire you will place to Sr.Wr. Blacketts Acct. The ballance th[a]t will then remain in yo[u]r hands I think will be 5.1.113/4	 wch I shall be glad to know agrees w[i]th yo[u]r Books. Please to favour me w[i]th a line w[ha]t the price of Bullion is at present, & whether the duty laid on wro[ugh]t plate will in your opinion lessen the price.  I am etc   JR

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