Letters – Michael Blackett to George Moore – 5 Apr 1679

Document Type: Letters
Date: 5 Apr 1679
Correspondent: Michael Blackett
Recipient: George Moore
Archive Source: CUL Dd 7.26
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Mr Geo: Moore                                       		Newcastle    Aprl the 5: 1679

Sir    

I have yours of the primo present none of our merchts will bid me money for your Rye, saying that they believe I have noe minde to sell being soe unreasonable in my demand viz. £10: per Last.  I know it will give me such price but doe with it what you please  I can assure you tis kept in good condition for the <Government> I can buy a Single <Rus:>: for <2/8 or 21s> itt will not give much above £6 per Last  <soe >  use your discretion   <when> Tho: Grassingham <arrives> he shall be furnished with all  he desires, either in mony or Coales and I am certaine I can use hime as well for Coales, as any man In the place the needfull according to order shall value upon you soe remaine         

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