Letter – Martin Morrison to Thomas Wentworth Beaumont – 15 Oct 1818

By - gregpfinch15 Oct 1818
Document Type: Letter
Date: 15 Oct 1818
Correspondent: Martin Morrison
Recipient: Thomas Wentworth Beaumont
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 6
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      Newcastle 15 October 1818

Thos W Beaumont Esqr MP 	Hexham Abbey



The Miners having returned to work, and the last quarter expired for which the Ore Bargains were taken, It becomes necessary, to enter into a new agreement with them for the present quarter ending with the year: In consequence Mr Geo: Crawhall came down yesterday from Weardale to to fix upon the highest price pBing, proper to be given for raising Ore, and we determined that an advance of 5/ pBing on the former price of 35/ should be offered for this & the following Quarter; but that no alteration in the subsistence or lent money on account of the Yearly earnings could be made; and which is to be continued after the rate of 30/ pMan per month as heretofore. – I take the liberty of making this communication to you, in the event of the workmen continuing to expect their own unreasonable demands to be complied with; and again applying to you for that purpose, . – I am etc  MM

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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