Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Isaac Hunter – 29 Sep 1795

Document Type: Letter
Date: 29 Sep 1795
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Isaac Hunter
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Mr Isaac Hunter  Dukesfield 					Newcastle 29th Septemr 1795

              

Sir	I received your two letters & am obliged to you for the Calculation of the Lead that is likely to be made at the several Mills which will enable me to form a judgement of the quantity that I may have in my power to sell to the London Houses;  I observe the exertions which you have used to get the Lead down to Markett before the Roads break up, which I hope may succeed, & should the Winter prove favourable for the purpose, I hope that a quantity may be brought down even if we were to make some allowance for the Toll.  I observe the sum to be paid to Messrs Hopper & Co for which their Accot shall have Credit    I am

                                                                     Dr Sir  Your Most H[um]ble Serv[an]t

Mr Hunter                                                                                              J E Blackett

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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