Letters – Joseph Richmond to Walter Blackett – 18 Feb 1755

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Document Type: Letters
Date: 18 Feb 1755
Correspondent: Joseph Richmond
Recipient: Walter Blackett
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/1
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To Sr Wr Blackett Bt. London

Newc[astle]  18 Feb 1755

Hon Sir

	On the other side you have an Acct of the Money I believe you have had of Mr Bowes & of the int[ere]st I have p[ai]d Mr Leaton for it.

	Lead is fallen at Stockton & Hull & there are great Q[uanti]tys at these Markets. I sho[ul]d be glad to know whether  a War is expected in Europe this summer, that I may regulate my conduct in the Lead trade accordingly; for if we sho[ul]d have a war the first Market th[a]t offers will be the best but I hope an open rupture will not happen this year.

	The friends of the Hoppers seem to be in great spirits, they say all goes well so far on their side, & they are under no apprehensions th[a]t any thung will be done this Sessions ag[ain]st them. I shall be very sorry if they do not meet with a disappointment.

PS there is 23/4 y[ea]rs int[ere]st now due to Messrs Lascelles for the £118000. I presume I am to remit it as soon as I can get bills for it.  I am Hon Sir Yr etc  JR

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