Letter – Michael Blackett to Michael Clipsham – 12 Nov 1675

By - gregpfinch12 Nov 1675
Document Type: Letter
Date: 12 Nov 1675
Correspondent: Michael Blackett
Recipient: Michael Clipsham
Archive Source: CUL MS Add 91
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Ditto

Mr Mich Chipsham

Sr

I have before me yours of the 6th present signed alsoe by Mr <Swynocke> w[hi]ch I shall answer in short for can say no more to it than that I sould your prunes according to your order as soon as I could & as well as I could am sory w[ha]t I did did not prove to Content I will not say but Alderman Webb gave  9 s for the same prunes: for I have wine on my hands w[hi]ch any one shall have for £20 p[er] tun & yet I <sould> a good quantity of the very same wine for £36 p[er] tun what for wine is it then that I have <let> the very refusall the outcasts of a percell such as your prunes were & can any one expect as good a price for a bad Comodity as a good one In that I did as well as I could & so remaines 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