Letter – Isaac Hunter to Robert Morrow – 30 May 1774

Document Type: Letter
Date: 30 May 1774
Correspondent: Isaac Hunter
Recipient: Robert Morrow
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       Dukesfd. 30th. May 74

Mr. Morrow Blaydon



Dr Sr.

       When at Apperley Lane the other Day I found that some of the Carriage Men play Tricks wth. the Woman that keeps the Gate there by getting some of the Co.s Draugts through the Barr wth. them.  I desire that youll acquaint them all, that who’ever of them any way deceives the Woman there or is any way aiding the Co’s Ld to pass the above Barr or connives at its passing along that Lane, shall be immediately discharged f’m Sr. Wm.s Carriage

       Pray inquire frequently of your Wainmen (and let me know) if they see any of the Co’s Ld. pass along that Lane but the Apperley Tenants who I gave leave to) for there can none go wth.out some of them knowing.   I am sure there’s been Tricks plaid if you can find any of your Wainmen (after this notice) that does not acquaint you when they see any of tht. Ld. passing on the Lane turn them directly of[f] the Carriage & am

       Ys. &c IH Jr.
The ‘Co.’ is the London Lead Company

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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