Letter – Nicholas Walton to Richard Fishwick – 28 Nov 1787

By - gregpfinch28 Nov 1787
Document Type: Letter
Date: 28 Nov 1787
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: Richard Fishwick
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66/98
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Messrs Walker Fishwick & Co. 					Farnacres 28th November 1787.



Sirs

       Having been at Hexham yesterday I had an opportunity of seeing Mr Peter Mulcaster who acquainted me that he thinks it will suit us best to have the Litharge all delivered or at least Packed up in 4 or five weeks and wishes to receive the Casks as soon as possible. You will then be so good as send the Casks as soon as you can & he Mr M hopes there will be at least 100 Casks sent by Friday sand Mondays Carriers. I am much obliged by your favor of the 24th Inst and am for Self and Sir John Turner Sirs

       Your most humble Servants

       Nicholas Walton 



PS  If delivered in 4 Weeks it will take <65> Casks <per week>, if in five weeks <10 Casks for two weeks & 150 for the other weeks>.

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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