Memoir of William Cookworthy : formerly of Plymouth, Devonshire / by his grandson.

  • Harrison, George
Date:
1854
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Memoir of William Cookworthy : formerly of Plymouth, Devonshire / by his grandson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    1]2 have George’s advantage in view, in the proposed scheme, he may be assured I shall contrive to manage every part of it accordingly, and shall never draw a bill on him at less than 30 days, or when he hath not sufl&cient cash of ours in his hands. The person, who collects the tin shreds, hath advised me of having sent to the wharf to the amount of 6s 0 in that article, so that he is about 3 guineas in advance; supposing the quantity by him to be equal to that sent to the wharf. I think, in future, it will be the best way for him to give in his bill of jiarcels to George, when the shreds are sent to the wharf; by which means, he may know how the account stands with him, and manage accordingly. We must advance some money to him to purchase the shreds, but must be careful not to let him run too far a head, that George may not do this business to his disadvantage. I have given him a draught on the other side on Brown and Collison for £20. 1 am quite pleased with thy sending the Translation to Cousin Marshman’s. I am afraid Coz. Berry hath dn^^nk so long of the old wine, that he will disrelish the new. Possibly, this may not be the case with James, as, I think, he hath more liberality of sentiment. But I leave the remainder of the sheet to Sally. I am Your affectionate father W. C. The other side is dated by my aunt Fox, Plym“ 29th May, 1778.
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