Letter – Thomas Ridley to George Baker – 25 Nov 1782

Document Type: Letter
Date: 25 Nov 1782
Correspondent: Thomas Ridley
Recipient: George Baker
Archive Source: DUL BAK 9-16
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Valuation of Work Gear &c at Emley Haugh Grove belonging to Geo. Baker Esqr.



12 Picks with other Tools Wt. 4 Sto at 3d per lb   14  -	

8 Kibbles at 6d. each                               4  -

3 Shovels                                           -  6

3 Mells 6s 0d & 2 Colrakes 6d.                      6  6

4 Pr. of Tongs Smiths Tools                         2  -	

3 Hammers                                           3  6

8 Punches & Chisels                                 1  4

6 Sto: Iron & 2 lb at 2 1/2                        17 11

A pr. Pinchers & Hammer                             1  2

A pr. Bellis                                       10  -

5 Deals                                             8  -

2 Dozen <Grene> Wood                                4  8

A Candle Chest                                      2  6

A Wey Balk                                          1  -

2 Four Stone Weights                                9  4

2 Rowls                                            10  -

1 Wimble, 1 Gouge & 1 Chisel                        1  6

4 <Air> Boxes                                       3  -

2 <Scieves>                                         1  4

2 Waggons                                          10  -

A pair of Barrs                                     2  6

2 Buddles                                           4  -

A Piece Grove Rope                                  3  -

                                                £6  1  9

Valued by Thos. Ridley

Nov. 25th. 1782
DUL BAK/15/127.

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