Letter – Isaac Hunter to Walter Blackett – 3 Jul 1775

By - gregpfinch3 Jul 1775
Document Type: Letter
Date: 3 Jul 1775
Correspondent: Isaac Hunter
Recipient: Walter Blackett
Archive Source: FOK  nnnn
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Dukesfield 3d July 1775

Sir							

       On the 6th Feby. last I appointed the Eldest Son of Thos Bell’s of Hunstanworth as a Servt. at Rookhope, / apears to be be  about 16 or 17 yrs of age / whose between 16 & 17 years of age / that He might be in the way of improving himself for a Smelter, wich I intended to make him, once I [struck out: ‘thought’] think Him fit & one wanting. I suppose He must be the Person that Mr. Hudson has applied to you for; [struck out: ‘as he is the Eldest’] & shall take the first opportunity of puting Him forward.  & am with due defference 

       Your most Obliged & Hbl Servt.

		Isaac Hunter Junr:

To Sir Walter Blackett Bart.

A loose draft letter within the letter book. Two lines interleaved in the draft marked here by ‘/’.

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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