Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Robert Child – 14 Dec 1778

Document Type: Letter
Date: 14 Dec 1778
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Robert Child
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Robt Child Esqr & Co  Bankers  London                                        Newcas  14th Decr 1778



Gentn

	I wrote to you on the 6th instant (under Cover to Robert Child Esqr) and inclosed you a Bill drawn by Bell Cookson and Co on Castell Whately & Powell dated 4th instant at 14 Days date for Ninety Pounds and desired it might be placed to the Account of The Revd Doctor Blackett.  As you have not advised me of the Receipt of such Bill I am apprehensive that it may have miscarried in which Case you will please to stop the Payment and advise me of it.       I am etc      JEB

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