Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Thomas Blackett – 4 Apr 1778

By - gregpfinch4 Apr 1778
Document Type: Letter
Date: 4 Apr 1778
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Thomas Blackett
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Sir Thomas Blackett  Barot   Bretton                                                  Newcas  4th April 1778

   near Wakefield



Dear Sir

	I am told that Application has been made to one of the Owners of Winlaton Colliery to let his Share only; should any Application be made to you?  I beg leave to recommend to you not on any Account to let separately being satisfied it is for the mutual Interest of yourself Mr Simpson & Mr Eyre to let jointly & I am informed that an unexceptionable person will make Proposals to take the whole which will I am satisfied be for the Interest of the joint Concern.  As the Bishop of Durham has not thought proper to accept of your Proposal for the Renewal of a Life in the Lease of Weardale Leadmines I would recommend that in Case of any Overture from the Bishop that you do not now offer him more than Eight hundred Guineas; If he does not accept of these Terms I should in your Case be very easy about it for I am satisfied it is the utmost you shod give considering the present State of those Mines & the Certainty of a French War which will affect the Lead Trade very much.

	No more Lead can be got down to Blaydon till May, at present the Prospect of that Trade is very discouraging .     I am with respect    JEB

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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