Letter – Michael Blackett to Robert Jackson – 24 Sep 1675

Document Type: Letter
Date: 24 Sep 1675
Correspondent: Michael Blackett
Recipient: Robert Jackson
Archive Source: CUL MS Add 91
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Newcastle 7ber 24th 75

Mr Robert Jackson

Sir

I have before me yours of the 20th present and am glad you have provided your selfe with leed. I shall observe Mr Chipsams Order about the <leaving> of Tho Dickeson. Tho Kirke deliverd here 939 bush[els] as I have advised Mr Allan I have wri<t> you once or twice & desired you & desired you to advise you where Tho: Huntingham were if you could inquire & so receive a little money of  him when he arrived as alsoe to receive of Tho: Kirke 20s for me to w[hi]ch you never writt <me> word In Answer but I take notice you Answer <my> letters as much as concerns your selfe & leave the remainder for another Time but I must confesse there are Triviall Things not wor<th> your trouble soe beggs your excuse

Rye 4s to 4s 4d beanes 2s 9d Oats 20d and Riseing <w[hi]t[e]> pease 4s 2d but Mr Allan hath sent me a percell for w[hi]ch I cannot be bid above 2s <..> my service to all friends about your I am MB

Leed £12 p[er] fodder

Coals 10s p[er] Ch<alder> & riseing

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