Letter – Isaac Hunter to Robert Harrison – 22 Jul 1769

Document Type: Letter
Date: 22 Jul 1769
Correspondent: Isaac Hunter
Recipient: Robert Harrison
Archive Source: BPW IH-1
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Mr. R. Harrison Rookhope Mill          			Dukesf'd 22d July 1769



Sir

I was sorry to see yesterday by the condition of the Bellows &c, that you pay'd so 

little attention to the most material part of your Office as that of Smelting, for I dersay you are sensible that Men cannot Work at a Hearth so much out of order (as she must have been by appearances) without great loss to the Master. Let me once more beg of you to act w[i]th spirit & resolution becoming the place you are in, as always having Sr Walters interest in view that I may have it in my power to say so much for you when ask'd w[hi]ch would give me great pleasure I desire you'll master those Wainmen that has of your Lead in their Hands to Blaydon w[i]th it as fast as possible & am

yrs &c I H Jr

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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