Letter – John Blackett to Ralph Reed – 26 Jun 1711

By - gregpfinch26 Jun 1711
Document Type: Letter
Date: 26 Jun 1711
Correspondent: John Blackett
Recipient: Ralph Reed
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 192
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Mr R Reed                                                          Rottdm    26 June 1711



Sr	Inclosed bill of Loading for 100 Iron potts if was to buy them now must have given 7 Gilders was offered by one that must have Sold them again 6 7/8 but would not do any Such thing wn has bought them for my friend.  am Sorry could not get any master of a Ship to take a doz Claret for you wch could ingage any master wth you when comes to take a doz but that are generally So Stockt that always makes one accuse or other however Shall get Some or other to take them have drawn on you at 2 usance to the ordr of Mr Wm Hill £40 a 35<..> for wch Credit you f420 flax is Still dearer.  the new Crop being Spoilt for want of rain if am capable of Serving you Command    I am J.B.

Flax 24 to 26 Stl

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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