Letter – Michael Blackett to Matthew Lamb – 9 Feb 1677

By - gregpfinch9 Feb 1677
Document Type: Letter
Date: 9 Feb 1677
Correspondent: Michael Blackett
Recipient: Matthew Lamb
Archive Source: CUL MS Add 91
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Mr Matth[ew]: Lamb:   Newcastle feb[ruary] the 9th: 1676/7



Sir

      I have before mee yo[u]rs of the 5th present; am sorrey that my Cockerton Farme cannott bee <po..en>  lett; I thinke I shall bee forced to come over soone; and then shall lett itt my selfe to some or other; I am sure Kitt Place will bee the man very willingly; In the meane time lett him have the first offer of itt att £22 p[er] Ann w[hi]ch if hee refuse; then lett itt to any other att that Rate; but of that I will nott abate one farthinge as much above as you can 

      I have nothinge to doe w[i]th Edward Fisher for as yett I have nott bought the Land soe all that part of yo[u]r letter is answered; wee are all well God be thanked hopeinge this will find you In the same condition 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