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J.E.Blackett Esqr. Newcastle Dukesf[iel]d 12th April 1782 Sir, The Weather continues so harsh that I am afraid we shall not be able to get any quantity of Lead to Markett before the middle of Next Month You talked of making the Pay[ment]s in May, I wish you could make them before Whitsun Fair which is on the 18th as it would be a great advantage to the Carriers & Country in general and remove all complaints and grumbling – You’ll see by the Month Acco[un]ts (w[hi]ch I have sent w[i]th this) the quantity of Lead at the Mills; tho[ugh] you must not expect that any quantity of the Allanh[ea]ds or Rookhope will be got to Markett before June; but the Com[m]on & reduced now at this Mill (I hope) will be all at Blaydon by the middle of May – expect to send you a Plate of Silver the latter end of next Week or the beginning of week following I am Sir Y[ou]rs &c I H
