Letter – Isaac Hunter to William Westgarth – 5 Jul 1775

By - gregpfinch5 Jul 1775
Document Type: Letter
Date: 5 Jul 1775
Correspondent: Isaac Hunter
Recipient: William Westgarth
Archive Source: FOK  nnnn
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       Dukesfd. 5th. July 1775

Mr. Westgarth C.C.



Sr.

       I have frequently complaind of the want of Weight of the Ore sent this Season f’m Coalcleugh wth. out affect for Yesterday Wm. Bell <Sn. fd> brought in 9 Horse wch. wanted 11s: 8lb & several other Carriers that were wd. had sharp Weight indeed the Carriers f’m C.C. of late have most of them brought short Wt. I beg you’ll give such Orders as to prevent it for the future.   If you find after you have inquired in to the affair that the falt is owing to the trickisness [sic] of the Carriers shall willingly make an example of two or three of them as a caution to Others – but surely it showist great negligence in the Person that Delivd. the Ore to suffer so many to cheat him after so many cautions & am yrs. &c 

       IH 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