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Letter from William Cuthbert to Ralph Heron

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word unclear
word unclear. May be £181 not 101







Probably 'servant' obscured by seal
William

                                         Newcastle Mar.20.1772
Sir
   In pursuance of the order of the Committee
Dated the 16th Instant I received this day on their
account - of {?Messrs} Bole Cookson & Co. £427:19:8
           of {?Messrs} Surtees & Burdon  £101:11:5
Which I shall  be ready to pay as they direct.
   I gave to each a Receipt for the sum paid me
at the foot of the Order sent, since which I had a
Card from Mr Widdrington desiring that you would
get a regular Order sign'd by the Committee at their
next meeting to be exchanged for the present Order
and receipt. I am
Sir      Your   most obedt
Wm. Cuthbert

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