Lucena to Lopez. May 22, 1772
Item
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Collection
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John Charles Lucena letter, 1772 May 22 (RD-461)
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Title
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Lucena to Lopez. May 22, 1772
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Date
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1772-05-22
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Creator or Sender
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John Charles Lucena
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Location (creator or sender)
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Providence, Rhode Island (USA)
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Recipient
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Aaron Lopez
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Location (recipient)
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Newport, Rhode Island (USA)
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Language
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eng
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Synopsis
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Original, copies and transcriptions.
Lucena asks Lopez's opinion on an offer of rum and molasses made by Brown & Co.
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Transcription
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Providence 22 May 1772
Mr. Aaron Lopez
Sir
Mess.rs Browns of this place have offerd me from 60 to 80 hhds rum delivered here at 42/ gallons in com. Casks taking bills at parr. Molasses are not to be had under 34/-
I have not closed any bargain with them, and shall wait for your advise which please to send me by the first boat, as I shall wait here till I hear from you to give them an answer. They will discount 12£ of I find the hhds. I am
Sir
Your most obedient servant
John Charles Lucena
