Letter – Nicholas Walton to John Holmes – 15 Oct 1770

By - gregpfinch15 Oct 1770
Document Type: Letter
Date: 15 Oct 1770
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: John Holmes
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66/96
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To Mr John Holmes. 						Farnacres 15th October 1770



Dear Sir

      On Saturday sennit I sent you by the London Carrier a Box containing 384 1/2 Ounces of Bullion, including a small piece uncut, which from the colour will I hope prove very fine. I expect the pleasure of Mr Smeatons Company here this day. I am with best Compliments

      Dear Sir your most Hble Servt

      Nich Walton Junr



PS. The Carriage of the above Box is not paid.

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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