| Description | (Annexed to the first are tables of the ticketing of copper ore sold, 29 Aug. and 5 Sep. 1799. The letter was passed on by Gibbins to Walker, who added his own and sent it to Boulton at No. 141, Cheltenham, whence it was redirected to Soho.)
Redruth 5th Septr. 1799
Mr. Joseph Gibbins
Sir
I send you the Offers for this days sale and can only say that great part of the Ores have been bought by the Cornish Co & Freeman & Co form 120£ to £124. I have only bought 39 tons at £115—if you wish me to alter your former Orders should be glad if you would write pr return of post.
I remn. in Haste
Dr. Sir yr. mo obt. Servt.
James Christoe
I fear next weeks Ores will be equal in price with the present.
Birmingham 10th September 1799
Mattw: Boulton Esqr
Dear Sir
This morning post handed Your favr: of 8th: Instt: and I immediately copied & sent Mr. Cheshire that part thereof that You directed me to inform him; and also communicated the other part to Mr. Gibbins in consequence whereof he annexed sends You a Copy of the sales of Cornish Copper Ore’s for the 29th August & 5th September. He thought it right that You should have the former date, that You might see the great rise on the latter day. I beleive all is well at Soho; wishing You Health and safe return home, I am
Dear Sir
Your very Affecte: h’ble Servt
Zacs: Walker
P:S:
Mr. Gibbins desires a tender of his best respects, & says He will attend Your directions about the future supply of Copper. |