Letter – Nicholas Walton to Joseph Hilton – 22 Mar 1772

By - gregpfinch22 Mar 1772
Document Type: Letter
Date: 22 Mar 1772
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: Joseph Hilton
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66/96
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To Mr Joseph Hilton.                        				Farnacres 22nd March 1772



Dear Sir

      I have reced your's of the 15th & 16th with the Agreement of Tynehead Farm and Acct of Ore wanting from the Mines wch agrees with that I sent you on the 12th inst.

      I have weighed the inclosed Assays and the produce from each is as follows 



The Half Pound Assay ...........4 Ounces 5 Dwts 18 Grains

The Quarter Pound Assay.......4 Ounces 18Dwts -Grains

         

you will acquaint Mr Wilkinson with the above and at the same time present my best compliments.

      We have had miserable stormy Weather indeed, nothing but Snow Blow and Rain.  We have some streaks of Snow yet in sight East of the House which is very uncommon with us at this time of the year.      

      I am Your hble Servt

      N W Junr 



PS. The Lead Carriers Pay will be on the 1st of April at Hexham, of which Mr Mulcaster will give you notice.

      The Mill Pay about the 7th of May; not get fixed absolutely.

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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