Letter – Michael Blackett to Robert Jackson – 2 Oct 1675

By - gregpfinch2 Oct 1675
Document Type: Letter
Date: 2 Oct 1675
Correspondent: Michael Blackett
Recipient: Robert Jackson
Archive Source: CUL MS Add 91
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Ditto

Mr Robt Jackson

Sr

I have before me yours of the 30th past w[hi]ch I received by your brother whome I could have helped to some hundreds of pounds, but all my friends and all I spoake too thought His bills but at too Long sight so I could not help him to any but I perceive he got enough of w[hi]ch I am very glad If you can spare a bill at <50> d[ays] sight or under for £100 or £200 I can procure you money. Dickeson is Loaden Mr Clipsam orders me to draw my Reimbursements upon him w[hi]ch shall be done accordingly. They were delica<te> prunes he sent me worse I never se[e] in my  li<fe> all w[hi]ch I sould that day to Mr davisson & Mr Wm Hutchisson at 4 ½ s p[er] hundred one with another there was amongst them not worth 12d p% some whole Casks - Those merchant[s] of ours that bought rye of you I am very confid[ent] will find no more profitt then I did by the beanes Though I thinke they will not Loose so much 

I am 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