Letters – Benjamin Johnson to Grace & Freeman – 26 Oct 1833

By - gregpfinch26 Oct 1833
Document Type: Letters
Date: 26 Oct 1833
Correspondent: Benjamin Johnson
Recipient: Grace & Freeman
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/7
  • Transcription
  • Comments (0)
    • Change font
    If columns/tables do not appear straight, change font
Grace & Freeman  Chelsea						Oct 26th 1833



      Above I hand you Invoice of the weight of 300 P[iece]s of Ref[ine]d Lead shipped as  above, the first delivery of your Purchase of 2000 P[iece]s of Mr Hodgson on 26th of Septr last

I expect to ship 600 P[iece]s in two vessels next week of which you shall be duly advised.

You may rely on every attention on my part both as to the quality of the lead and expence of shipping the Freight of lead to London never varies being always charged £10 a keel of 300 P[iece]s of ref[ine]d lead Shipping charges 30/- which I carry to your Debit.

							I am Sir Benj Johnson

Leave a comment

We welcome further information or corrections on topics and incidents mentioned in individual letters. It might take a while before your comments are checked for adding to public view within the website. We cannot undertake further research in response to questions.

Your email is never published nor shared. Required fields are marked *

*

General Discussion
Suggested correction or addition

*

  Return to search results or refine/create new search
The Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Project aimed to celebrate and discover the heritage of the Dukesfield Arches & lead carriers' routes between Blaydon and the lead mines of Allendale and Weardale. A two year community project, it was led by the Friends of the North Pennines in partnership with Hexhamshire and Slaley Parish Councils and the active support of Allendale Estates. It was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the generous support of other sponsors. Friends of the North Pennines: Charity No:1137467