Letter – Ralph Atkinson to John Bell – 20 Sep 1793

Mr. Bell



Sir,

      I thank you for your kind Order of the 12th, Inst. & have this Day completed the Same as per annexed Accts, a Copy of which I send to Mr. Mulcaster for his better Directions.

      Instead of Common Gothg. [Gothenburg?] Deals I have thought it would be more suitable to send a better, altho’ not the best, Sort, which are at 1s. 7d. <p/pce>, the common Goth. being so very sappy & are 1s.5d. p/pce. 

     The Five 1 1/4 In. Deals are 2  0d. per pce.

     Do.      1 1/2 In. Do.       2  4 

     &                  7 <ft> Do    9



      I have done the best in my power in the execution of this Order, & hope both the Timber & Deals will answer well & give Satisfaction, being with Respect

      Sir Your Most Hble Serv.

      Ralph Atkinson



Newcastle Septr. 20th. 1793



[enclosure]



Sent to the Care of Mr. Robert Mulcaster at Blaydon, by order of Mr. John Bell of Hexham Abbey. for the Use of Thos. Richd. Beaumont Esqr. for Redburn



1793

Sept 19th 21 pieces Square Timber contg. 384 1/2 <ft.>

                    and marked T.R.B. Redburn

     20   12 Fine Redwood 1 1/2 In. 12<ft.> Deals	  marked Redburn

          40 Fine   Ditto 1 1/4 In. 12<ft.> Do     [ditto]

         143 best   Ditto 1 1/4 In. 12<ft.> Do     [ditto]

          60        Ditto 1 1/4 In.  7<ft.> Do     [ditto]

[on verso:]

To Mr. John Bell At Hexham Abbey.