Letter – Jonathan Hilton to John Gilbert – 12 Oct 1776

Document Type: Letter
Date: 12 Oct 1776
Correspondent: Jonathan Hilton
Recipient: John Gilbert
Archive Source: AMHS H&H
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A Copy of A Letter sent Mr Gilbert				Alston 12th Octr 1776



Sir,

In consequence of your last favour I send this to acquaint you I propose being at Worsley sometime in the Week between the 27th Instant and the 3d Novemr my Reason for being so late is on Account of getting all the Accounts to Michs last ready & the Ore raised at that time Washed and Delivered so as to know the Expence & Produce of last year. I shall write you again this Day Week fixing the Day of the Week above mentioned when you may expect me. My Son, who desires his best Compts intends to accompany me. I am with great respect

      Sir Yr mo hblr Servant

      Jona Hilton

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