Letters – Michael Blackett to George Torriano – 25 Oct 1679

By - gregpfinch25 Oct 1679
Document Type: Letters
Date: 25 Oct 1679
Correspondent: Michael Blackett
Recipient: George Torriano
Archive Source: CUL Dd 7.26
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Mr  George <Torriano>              				Do

Sir 

I have yours of the 18th past, I have dispatched my vessel here who is ready to Saile with the first opportunity of a faire wind for yarmth  and I am glad I have my very good friend Capt. Jno. Wetwang for Convoy, who I will Ingadge as much as is possible upon wch occation resolved not to Insure one farthing, for I am Satisfyed he will Send a man of war along with my vessel to her port, To wch purpose have writt him this day wch I am Confident will be observed, if you fancy to venter shall be ready to Serve you, shall desire noe more than 2½  Doller per barrill, may please upon receipt hereof to give your friends att yarmth advice of yr Intention who may repaire unto Mr. Jno. Ferryer your Resolution whatever itt be shall be Satisfactory unto  

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