Letters – Michael Blackett to James Burkin – 30 Aug 1679

Document Type: Letters
Date: 30 Aug 1679
Correspondent: Michael Blackett
Recipient: James Burkin
Archive Source: CUL Dd 7.26
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Mr Jam: Burkin and Compy                     			Newcastle    augt. the  30th  79

Sir 

I sent you yesterdays post a Coppy of the writing relating to your businesse with Alderman Brabant Since having discoursed with my Counsell, and demanding of him If any particular why objections could be made, I had for Answer that to his knowledge In none but one (viz) that whereas there is a <recited> lease from Mr Bowes and the date not mentioned the Reason being that the said lease being in Mr Albert Hodgsons hands who will never deliver itt without <Suite> is really the Cause thereof. for my p[ar]t I know nothing of itt, use your discretion but shall beg your excuse from concluding till I have your positive order In every particular   

soe  remaines    MB

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