Letters – Joseph Richmond to Caleb Hunter – 10 Apr 1756

Document Type: Letters
Date: 10 Apr 1756
Correspondent: Joseph Richmond
Recipient: Caleb Hunter
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/1
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To Mr Caleb Hunter at Allanheads, to be left at Mr Turners (the Globe) in Hexham

Newcastle 10 April 1756

	I think the Candles for Allanh[ea]ds  Coalcleugh are charged much too high at 6s6d a Dozn. wo[ul]d it not therefore be right for you to make Enquiry what the price is at Appleby, where we used to be supplyed much cheaper than we co[ul]d be at Hexham in Mr Armstrongs time; if there is no material difference the preference ought certainly to be given to Mr Allgood.

	I wrote Mr Peart & desired him to communicate my Letter, to you; That Sr.Wr. desires to know if ten or a dozn experiencd Miners can be got, who are willing to engage to go to Minorca on good Encouragem[en]t, but I do not yet know what the terms will be. If you find any of your people have an inclination to engage, & you think it will not be prejudicial to Sr.Wrs. inter[es]t to part with them you must let me know imediately, & I expect in a little time to send you an Acct of what their wages will be, for their Consideration.

	If Mr Coulthard go to Allandale he will be obliged to constant residence.  PS Pray what sort of a parsonage house is there at Allandale.  I am etc   JR

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