Letter – Ralph Grey to George Potts – 8 May 1674

Document Type: Letter
Date: 8 May 1674
Correspondent: Ralph Grey
Recipient: George Potts
Archive Source: NRO 753 J
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      Newc[astle] May the 8th 74

Mr Geo Pott

My Last was the first May wth Mr Doncasters acct; of Coles Cash wch I hope is Saife wth yow; since wch I Recd yours of the 2d wth the Inclosed to Mr Wm Dye; wch is sent forward; whear he is <wth> Sr Ra Delavale I am afraid he will h[ardly] have water Anough to Come out againe  loading for there is barely soe much water as she drawes  Coles is very scarce heare by reason of the great Raines. Some riy come out of Holland wch sels I heare for 5s6d per Bush thay pay but 2s6d per  Last Costome. This what neadfull Ra Grey   

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