Letters – Joseph Richmond to Robert Page – 6 Jul 1731

To Mr Robt Page plumber in Hawick			Newcastle 6th July 1731

Sr, I have before me your Lre of the 24 past directed for Sr Wm Blackett sometime deceas'd signifying the salvage of 200 peices of WB Lead, lost in the Herring of Yarmouth on the Cutler sands, as you say about 8 Years agoe, The Executors acknowledge the favour of your Information, & request you will inform yourself, & let me know by return of the Post in what year that ship was lost, what Number of pieces where actually salv'd & who has them in possession, I am etc J.R.