Letter – Nicholas Walton to John Holmes – 27 Dec 1783

Document Type: Letter
Date: 27 Dec 1783
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: John Holmes
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66 98
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Mr. Jno. Holmes						Farnacres 27 Decemr. 1783



Dear Sir,

      I have recd. both your favours and have this Day drawn upon you for £191. 8. 2 being the Balance of Acct. as below. The Bill is payable 40 Days after date. I am

      Dr. Sir Your most Hble Servt.

      Nich. Walton Junr.



867 1/2 Ounces of Silver at 5s. 11d.                 £256 12  8

Deduct Bill payable to Maule 12 Dec. £15  4  6

       Do. to R Crossley Esqr 20 Do. £60  -  -

                                                      £65  4  6

       Balance due from Mr. Holmes                   £191  8  2

 



£191. 8s. 2d. Farnacres 27th Decemr. 1783

Forty Days after date Pay to the Order of Messrs. Bill and Co. One Hundred and Ninety One Pounds Eight Shillings and Two Pence. Value Received as advised by Walton & Turner

Mr. Holmes London

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