Letter – Nicholas Walton to Peter Mulcaster – 19 Nov 1787

By - gregpfinch19 Nov 1787
Document Type: Letter
Date: 19 Nov 1787
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: Peter Mulcaster
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66/98
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Messrs. Mulcaster 						Farnacres 19th November 1787



       We continue to approve of everything that has been done and what is intended as to the Carriage and think it will be right to keep going on till the stop of the Ore Carriage before you make out another Operation. 

       We are sorry to see that Abm. Steel is in your Opinion likely to give way I fear the undertaking will suffer when we are to employ others in lieu of Abm Steel and John Robson. 

It is impossible for us to say how the Ore ought to be reported that John Friend has called Handsome Mea. Thomas Temperley will best determine that matter. We are

       Your Humble Serv[ant]s

       Walton & Turner



Refined Lead £20 per Fodder

Silver 5s 8 ¼ per Ounce

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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