Letter – Michael Blackett to John Strother – 11 Apr 1676

By - gregpfinch11 Apr 1676
Document Type: Letter
Date: 11 Apr 1676
Correspondent: Michael Blackett
Recipient: John Strother
Archive Source: CUL MS Add 91
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Newcastle Ap[r]ill the 11th 76

Mr John Strother

Sr

My last to you was of the 25th March past to w[hi]ch refers you Since none from you soe the lesse to Inlarge upon this serveing cheifely for a Covert to the Inclosed w[hi]ch pray deliver & perswade him all you can to avoyd diffrences if hee can neither procure Pitch or Tarr, Butt if hees <positive> & refractory Lett him take his Course, if hee can buy any Pitch & Tarr, I am content hee shall buy it, w[hi]ch I heare hee may easily doe, hee <p….ding> his Voyage for Amsterdam, & I desire you to doe as much for mee, as to Assist him in the buying thereof, w[hi]ch I know you may doe, & itt never come to Mr Sowtons knowledge, besides in the doeing thereof, you will avoyd diffrences betwixt Mr Leck & mee, & further very much oblidge 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