Letter – Michael Blackett to John Horsham – 22 Feb 1676

By - gregpfinch22 Feb 1676
Document Type: Letter
Date: 22 Feb 1676
Correspondent: Michael Blackett
Recipient: John Horsham
Archive Source: CUL MS Add 91
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Newcastle feb 22d 1675/6

Mr John Horsham

Sir

I have onely to advise you that my Vesell by greater Winds had much a doe to keepe above for by misfortune sprung a leack butt god be thanked by the helpe of some of his friends who stand by him hee hath gott into Thems [Thames] River & hee writes mee hee must of necessity sell his Coale there & soe lay the Shipp a Shoare to gett her mended. I hope hereafter wee may have greater dealeinge together & if at any time you shall Judge mee capable of serveing you In this place upon all accasions pray freely dispose of MB

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