Letter – Edward Blackett to John Ward – 20 Oct 1709

By - gregpfinch20 Oct 1709
Document Type: Letter
Date: 20 Oct 1709
Correspondent: Edward Blackett
Recipient: John Ward
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 189
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Mr Word           							8ber 20

      I thank you for yr present of Apples, I know in a good year I may present you with a Waggonload for in one year I made 19 h[ogs]heads of Cyder and kept 60 bushells of Apples for winter, and gave Dr Chambers a Waggonload which made him above two hheads of Cyder, and this year We had but two Apples in all our Orchards

      I do depend upon Antony Chipping at Martinmas, I shall not have occasion for yr Servt.  I have given John <Iley> notice to provide himselfe with another Farm against May day, do you likewise discharge him    With my Service to yr Selfe & Mrs Ward    

      I am yr Ass. Friend



Mr Jno Word

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The Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Project aimed to celebrate and discover the heritage of the Dukesfield Arches & lead carriers' routes between Blaydon and the lead mines of Allendale and Weardale. A two year community project, it was led by the Friends of the North Pennines in partnership with Hexhamshire and Slaley Parish Councils and the active support of Allendale Estates. It was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the generous support of other sponsors. Friends of the North Pennines: Charity No:1137467