Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Thomas Blackett – 6 Jan 1785

Document Type: Letter
Date: 6 Jan 1785
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Thomas Blackett
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Sir Thomas Blackett  Bart.                                              Newcastle .   Jany.  6th. 1785

Bretton - Yorkshire



Dear. Sir       I received Mr Noble’s letter Advising me of a Roll of Brawn that you have been so kind to send, for wch. please to Accept of our best Thanks, it arrived safe & is exceeding good:  Mr Wilsons Roll likewise came safe.  As there was a Considerable Quantity of Lead at Blaydon I thought it advisable to make Doctor Hall an Offer of 10,000 pieces at the prices I sold the last 16,000 pieces (Viz) £16 . 7 . 6 for Refined & £16 . 2 . 6 for Common; on his refusal I made the same Offer to Mr C Blackett wch he has Accepted of; I postponed writing to you for a few days till I had concluded this Bargain, & could advise you of it.  I shall in a few days remit you a Bill on London for £1000.  I have Advised Doctor Blackett of Plymouth that the £2000 on your Bond to him will be Paid in the 1st June next, the other Sums wch you have on Bond (Mr Wilson’s excepted) will likewise be paid In during the Course of this year.   

                                                                          I am etc    John 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