Letter – Nicholas Walton to John Ibbetson – 3 Jun 1778

To John Ibbetson Esquire 					Ravensworth Castle 3d June 1778



Sir

      In the absence of the Receivers for the Derwentwater Rents, I send you inclosed; a Charter party Invoice, & Bill of Loading of 150 Chalders of Main Team Coals Shipped on Board of the Nightingale, for Greenwich Hospital, Hilton Tinker Master; who is I expect at Sea, and will be soon with you.  I am very glad you have got so much done, in regard to your Coals, as the Embargo will put a stop I suppose for some time.  I hope this will meet with you in perfect health & I am

      Sir Yours etc. NW. 





Newcastle 2d June 1778

Invoice of 150 Chalders of Main Team Coals Shipped on Board the Nightingale Captain Hilton Tinker Master for the use of Greenwich Hospital as follows



150 Chalders of Coals at 15/- Per Chalder Charges	       £112 10  -

Charges

Duke of Richmonds Duty at 12d Per Chalder £7 10  -

Tickett                                    -  -  6

Town Dues at 5d Per Chalder                3  2  6

Charter Party and Bills of Loading         -  7  1

19 Keel Dues at 13s/4d                    12 13  4

                                                         £23 13  5

Insurance                                  2 17  -  

Pollicy                                    -  8  -        £3  5  -

                                                        £139  8  5