Letter – Henry Richmond to George Douglas – 19 Mar 1767

By - gregpfinch19 Mar 1767
Document Type: Letter
Date: 19 Mar 1767
Correspondent: Henry Richmond
Recipient: George Douglas
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/3
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To Mr Geo Douglass in Berwick                                                           Newc[astle] 19th Mar 1767

I rec[eiv]ed your Letter of the 17th inst[an]t about the road, the 40 Acres of ground & the pitmen’s houses w[hi]ch you and your partners want on acco[un]t of the Colliery. As to the road & the ground I cannot say any thing at present but with regard to the Pitmens houses, whatever orders you have received from Mr Wm Robson about them you may carry into execution as I don’t doubt but S[i]r Wr Blackett will approve of & allow the same on yo[u]r producing vouchers for your payments. I am sorry you have so bad a fishery. The price of refined Lead is £15 10s 0d p[er] fo[the]r but you know I cannot furnish you with any but my means of our Merchants unless you pay me ready money on giving the tickett. I am etc   HR

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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