Letter – Joseph Richmond to Joseph Peart – 18 Jun 1734

Mr Peart								Newcastle 18th June 1734



I rec[eiv]ed yours with March account which runs very high, the Oar got in that, & the former

Qua[rte]r costs Mr Blackett more than he can sell it for, for lead now is not worth more than £12 & I don’t believe any Body will give that for a large Quantity. All the lead wee have got down this Year is unsold, & no body will buy at any price, you must therefore shorten your hand, & what will not work at 22s or 23s a Bing all charges whatsoever laid on must be let alone till further Orders pray therefore take Notice your Acco[un]ts are not to Outrunn that Charge upon the Oar you send to the Mills, As to the Tackers I cant yet tell you what to charge them, I am satisfied you cant in Justice exceed 21s since Xmas last. I expect to see you here on Tuesday the 25th to accompany us to Dukesfield, I intend to go from Thence to Wolsingham to talk with Dr Watts about the Grove wro.t by Mr Hutchinson

      I am Your very humble servt			J R



PS  I have now an Answer that in France they wont give £12 p. Fother so you must regulate the Tacks accordingly I dont believe I shall get £11 before this year is ended