Letter – Henry Richmond to Isaac Hunter – 6 Jan 1769

Document Type: Letter
Date: 6 Jan 1769
Correspondent: Henry Richmond
Recipient: Isaac Hunter
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/3
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To Mr Isaac Hunter at Dukesfield                                                   Newca[stle] 6 Janry 1768 (sic)

Sir

I have received by the Hexham Carrier a box containing a piece of Silver from Dukesfield Refinery: the Weight of which is four hundred & seventy four ounces and a half.

I doubt Mr Sparks performance will succeed no better at Dukesfield than at Mr Cookson’s furnace. 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