Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to John Wakefield – 20 Nov 1800

By - gregpfinch20 Nov 1800
Document Type: Letter
Date: 20 Nov 1800
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: John Wakefield
Archive Source: TWA DF.HUG 149
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Mess. Wakefield & Co.                                                   Newcastle 20 Novr. 1800

Kendal	Cumberland



Mess. Wakefd. & Co.

      Colonel Beaumont informs me that you made offers to him of a supply of Gunpowder for his Leadmines; I desire that you will let me know on what Terms, & if you have any Agent employed at this place to whose care you send your Gunpowder to be delivered out at the Gunpowder Magazines in such Quantities as may be wanted at the Mines from 10 to 20 or 30 Barrels at a time.   

      I am &c. J:E:B:

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