Lucena to Lopez. May 22, 1772
Item
Holding institution
Collection
John Charles Lucena letter, 1772 May 22 (RD-461)
Title
Lucena to Lopez. May 22, 1772
Date
1772-05-22
Creator or Sender
John Charles Lucena
Location (creator or sender)
Providence, Rhode Island (USA)
Recipient
Aaron Lopez
Location (recipient)
Newport, Rhode Island (USA)
Language
eng
Synopsis
Original, copies and transcriptions.
Lucena asks Lopez's opinion on an offer of rum and molasses made by Brown & Co.
Lucena asks Lopez's opinion on an offer of rum and molasses made by Brown & Co.
Transcription
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
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