Letter – Michael Blackett to Edward Allen – 31 Dec 1675

By - gregpfinch31 Dec 1675
Document Type: Letter
Date: 31 Dec 1675
Correspondent: Michael Blackett
Recipient: Edward Allen
Archive Source: CUL MS Add 91
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Stockton xber 31 75

Major Allen

I writt to you the 28th present from home since w[hi]ch doe meete with yours of the 23th w[hi]ch before I answer, lett mee Advise you <once> againe that if you will take a Reasonable price for your Rye in the hands of Mr Robert Jackson, I will be your man for that <Concern> for I have a way of sendinge the same, the truth is my Father Imployes a greate many men in his Coale Works & Leed Mynes all whome I doe furnish w[i]th Corne, & am almost out of Stock, But doe what you please for if <you> will not sell others will the man that offered mee 3s 4d for there pease is my Miller & for whome I will ingadge, but not a farthing above that price he will not give wi[hi]ch I presume you will not take, soe they are still to the fore when a better opptunity presents I shall advise you thereof & soe I remayne MB

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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