Letter – Nicholas Walton to John Holmes – 25 Mar 1785

Document Type: Letter
Date: 25 Mar 1785
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: John Holmes
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66 98
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Mr. John Holmes						Farnacres 25 March 1785



Dear Sir

      We have recd. your Letter of the 14th. inst and have since seen our Friend, Mr. Wm. Jobling, who is very desirous to deal with you, and will send you from 2 to 3 Thousand Ounces of Silver annually from the time of his beginning to refine. The conditions to be the same as you take our Silver upon, and he agrees to drawing at 40 Days Date. If at any time you shd. wish to have a larger Quantity, Mr. Jobling will be glad to furnish you with it. Each party to be clear on giving Notice by Letter.

      By last Weeks London Waggon you will receive a Box containing 1014 Oz. of Silver Bullion. We are

      Dear Sir Your most Hble Servts.

      Walton & Turner



PS. You need not fear the fineness of the Silver as the Operation will be performed exactly in the same manner as at our Works.

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