Letter – Nicholas Walton to Peter Mulcaster – 9 Oct 1773

Document Type: Letter
Date: 9 Oct 1773
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: Peter Mulcaster
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66 96
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Mr Mulcaster.                                 		Farnacres 9th October 1773

             

       I have examined the two last Cakes of Bullion and found the produce to be very bad as below.

The mean weight of the Assays 30 July 7oz 15Dwt 13 8/10 Gr P Fodr which multiplied by 80 Fodders the Quantity refined amounts to 622.6 the real produce was only 574 Ounces Short 48.6.

       The mean weight of the Assays 21 September 7.14.8, 4 P Fodder which multiplied by 84 Fodders the quantity refined amounts 648.5.9, 6 the real produce was only 618 1/2 Ounces Short 29.15.19, 6 Short in the whole 78 Os.1Dw.9Gr, 6 according to Assay.

       I am glad to hear the Lead Carriage goes on well.

             	I think what you have done about Isaac Hall perfectly right.   I am

       Your hble Servt

       N WJunr

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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