Messrs. <N edw.> J Stephenson & Fearnley Hull Newcastle 24th. Jany. 1788
Sir’s, I received your letter of the 17th Instant and observe the Contents. I have no Lead at present to dispose of, nor shall I have any for some time, besides, I am under Engagement to several Gentlemen of this Place who buy for the London Market, that wou’d gladly take more than I shall have to dispose of for a considerable time. I am Sir’s
Augus[tu]s Browne Esqr. Newcastle 24th. Jany. 1788
Foster Lane - London
Sir I received your letter of the 10th inst. advising me on your Receipt of the last Piece of Silver I sent you. I have this day drawn a Bill on you at Twenty days date payable to the Order of Messrs. Eden Ridley & Co. for £635.1s.4d being the Balance of your Account with Sir Thomas Blackett Bart. to the 31 Decem. last, and which I doubt not you wil
The Revd. Mr Hardinge Newcastle Jany. 24th. 1788
Stanhope Durham
Sir, At my return from Yorkshire yesterday evening I found your favor of the 7 inst. I observe what you say respecting Mr Harris who I am sorry to hear does not meet with the approbation of the Inhabitants of the Chapelry, I have not the least acquaintance with Mr Harris, nor I believe that Sir Thomas Blackett ever saw him; on the last Vacancy he was very strongly recomm
The Revd. Mr Hardinge Newcastle 30th. Jany. 1788
Stanhope, Durham
Sir Since I saw you I have made further inquiry as to the Moral Character of Mr Harris, & likewise as to his qualifications as a Clergyman, the result of which is much to his Advantage, & I am the more satisfied of his being unexceptionable in both respects that no reasonable can be made against him, & that the Clamour & opposition that has been raise
Messrs. Mulcaster No. 156 Strand London 30 Jan: 1788
We have rec[eive]d your Letter of the 26th & are much obliged by it. What is in your Opinion absolutely necessary by way of going on at Langley Mill and Langley Limestone Quarry we consider to be as proper to go on with as finishing the Smelting, but don’t do anything but what you think is as needs must be, that is as little as you can to answer the End. We are
Yours etc
W .& T.
PS You must no
Sir Thos. Blackett Bart. Newcastle 31st. Jany. 1788
Bretton - Yorkshire
D[ea]r Sir When I got home I found letters from Mr Emerson your Agent in Weardale, & from Mr Harris the Clergyman who was recommended to you by myself & your Lead Mine Agents, to succeed the late Mr Rotheram as Curate of the Chapel, which Chapel was built at the Principal Expence of the late Sir Walter Blackett, the Election of the Curate is in the Freeho
Messrs. Mulcaster No. 156 Strand London 8 Feb: 1788
You must not on any account think of discharging John Jackson, but continue to employ him in such things as are absolutely necessary. We approve of what you have done as to the Litharge.
We are sorry that Thomas Temperley has got into such difficult circumstances, and it seems as if it w[oul]d end in ruin, as there does not seem to be any way of giving him relief. It is absolutely necessary for us to be cautious as to
George Pearson Esqr. Newcastle Feby. 9th. 1788
Phenix Hexham
Sir I received your letter of the 6th inst. & observe that the Bishop of Durham has appointed you Receiver General of his Rents in the place of the late Mr Johnson. I have his Lordships directions to remit the Compo[sitio]n for the Lot Ore to his bankers Messrs. Master Brooks & Co. which I have done Quarterly & shall continue to do untill I hear from his Lo
Messrs. Saml. Walker & Co. Newcastle Feby. 12th. 1788
Rotheram - Yorkshire
Gentn. Inclosed I send you a Bill drawn by Eden Ridley & Co. on Castell & Co. for 56.4.6 the amount of your Charge for the Cylanders etc sent to Mr Isaac Hunter at Dukesfield on Acct. of Sir Thomas Blackett Bart. the receipt of which be pleased to acknowledge.
Mr. Ben Hutton / No. 2 Angel Court / Friday Street
Yours I rec’d and have spoke to young Mr. Hutchinson who says he will endeavour to get your Accts settled with his father as soon as he possibly can, which he says shall be sent to you. Should you not receive them in time Mr. Jno. Hutchinson lives at the Loaning near Alstone Cumberland.
We have been in Expectation of Mr. Gilbert’s coming here all this month, in order to make his Leadmine pays so soon as he arrives we shall
Sir Thos. Blackett Bart. Newcastle Feby. 15th. 1788
Bretton - Yorkshire
Dear Sir I wrote to you the 31 ult. & the 11 inst. to which I refer you. As Mr Hardinge persists in refusing to Approve of Mr Harris & Confirm his Election I imagine that he will appoint his Friend Mr Clarke to do the duty, & that nothing more can be done in the Matter. Inclosed I send you a Bill drawn by Eden Ridley & Co. on Castell & Co. o
The Revd. Mr. Cleaver Alston, 16th Feby 1788
Sir,
Inclosed I sent you Greengill Lead Mine paybills for 1786 & 1787 paid the 8th Augt. Last likewise your Acct. Currt. which states the Balance in your favour to £30.6.6 but since the Pay I have advanced to the Workmen £14.10.
Why I delay sending you the paybills immediately, after the Pay was not haveing received pay for 18 Bings of Ore sold in 1787 but not then delivered, yet now is and paid for last month. Christma
Mr Richd. Noble Newcastle Mar: 5th. 1788
Bretton - Yorkshire
Dr Sir I have this day Shipt on Board the Swallow Capt. Fletcher for Hull 6 Casks of Lead Fume for Sir Thomas Blackett Bart. which I hope you’ll receive safe, it was Ground with Oil at Messrs Walkers & Co’s. White Lead Works and is fit for use, the 6 Casks weigh upwards of 11 Cwt.
Messrs. Anthy. Frans. &Thos Wright Newcastle 7th March 1788
Bankers London
Gentlemen I am desired by Mr. Blackett to send you this Inclosed Bill drawn by Sir J Eden, Sir M W Ridley & Co on Castell Powell & Co at one Month dated this day for Five Hundred & Sixty two Pounds Ten Shillings; being for half a Years Interest of £25000 at 4½ P[er] C[en]t due from Sir J. Trevelyan, to Sir Edwd Winnington the 6th Feby last.
Augustus Browne Esqr. Newcastle 19th March 1788
Foster Lane - London
Sir Mr Blackett being from home, I have this day sent you by Mrs Jennings the London Carrier a piece fine Silver containing Eleven Hundred & Three Ounces, which I desire you will place to acct with Sir Thos Blackett Bart. as usual at the Markett Price & advise Mr Blackett on your Receipt of it.
for whom I am your’s etc J. Straker
Sir Thomas Blackett Bart. Newcastle April 1st. 1788
Bretton - Wakefield
Dear Sir I got home the last week but I am apprehensive that I shall be under a necessity of going up to Town again on the same business in which Case I must be there the 12th April this will prevent me going to make the Several Lead Pays & has obliged me to make them a fortnight sooner than I intended. The Lead Stewards are to be down here the 6th inst. rec
Augustus Browne Esqr. Newcastle 2nd. April 1788
Foster Lane - London
Sir As I am now making Sir Thos. Blackett’s Lead Mine Pays I have drawn a Bill on you Payable to the Order of Messrs. Eden Ridley & Co. of this date at 30 days for Six Hundred & Thirteen Pounds Eighteen Shillings & Sixpence being the Balance of your Acct. with Sir Thos. Blackett Bart which I doubt not you will duly Honor. I am Sir Yr’s et
Sir,
I see by the newspapers that the Newcastle gentlemen have gained their point in parliament and probably Mr. Blackett may return sooner than was expected. Since my visit at Hexham I have mentioned the propriety of an address to Mr. Blackett from Armstrong friends. They are very ready to support me if necessary, in vindication of my measure, in their favour; but rather wish to keep Mr. Blackett free from any trouble on their account. The reason is clear, my neighbour is silent. Mr. Pears
The Revd. Mr Hardinge Stanhope Newcastle May 12th. 1788
Durham
Sir As the half Years Composition for the Tithe Ore of Weardale Lead Mines paid to you by Sir Thos. Blackett Bart. will become due on the 19th Ult. Mr Blackett desires me to acquaint that the Money will be paid here at Sir Thos. Blackett Office on your sending a Receipt for the same. I am Sir your’s J. Straker
Sir Thos. Blackett Bart. Bretton Newcastle 3 June 1788
Dear Sir I was favoured with your Letter of the 23rd Ult. & observed that as soon as your Company left you that you proposed coming North, so I hope we shall soon have the pleasure of seeing you. I am obliged to you for returning my Letters & it was not of any consequence y[ou]r opening that from my Daughter. Inclosed I send you a bill drawn by Eden Ridley & Co. on Castel
To Richd. Master Esqr. & Co. Banker Chancery Lane. NCastle 3 June 1788
London
Gentlemen Inclosed you will receive a Bill drawn by Sir J. Eden Sir MW. Ridley & Co. on Castell & Co. at one Month dated the 2d. inst. for Two Hundred & Twelve Pounds ten Shillings . being for three Months Composition Rent for the Lott Ore of Weardale Lead Mines due, at Pentecost last, to the Lord Bishop of Durham from Sir Thos. Blackett Bart. You will please to a
Augustus Browne Esqr. Newcastle 11th June 1788
Foster Lane - London
Sir I have this Day sent you by Mrs Eliz. Jennings the London Carrier a piece fine Silver Containing Eleven Hundred & fifty four Ounces & which I desire that you will place to Acct with Sir Thos Blackett Bart as usual at the Markett Price advising me on your Receipt of it.
I am Sirs Your’s etc J. E. Blackett
Sir Thomas Blackett Bart. Newcastle 6th. Augt. 1788
Bretton - Yorkshire
Dear Sir Inclosed I send you a Bill drawn by Eden Ridley & Co. on Castell & Co. dated 5th inst. at a Month for Two Thousand Pounds, the receipt of which you will please Acknowledge. Your Lead Stewards were with me Yesterday for Subsistence for the Workmen; The Mines continue much in the same state Wolfcleugh not quite so good but Forster is hopes that h
Richd. Master Esqr. & Co. NewC: 11 Augt. 1788
Gentlemen Inclosed you will receive a Bill drawn by Sir J. Eden Sir MW. Ridley & Co. on Castell & Co. at one Month dated the 9th. inst. for Two Hundred & twelve Pounds Ten Shillings being three Months Composition Rent for the Lott Ore of Weardale Lead Mines due, this day, by Lord B[isho]p of Durham f[ro]m Sir Thos. Blackett Bart. Please to acknowledge the Rec[eip]t. o
Messrs. Anthy. Frans. &Thos Wright Newcastle 26th Augt. 1788
Bankers London
Gentlemen Inclosed you will receive a Bill drawn by Eden, Ridley & Co on Castell & Co at One Month dated this Day for Five Hundred & Sixty two Pounds Ten Shillings to pay half a Years Intert of £25000 at at 4½ P[er] C[en]t due, the 6th inst from Sir Jno. Trevelyan Bart. to Sir Edwd. Winnington Bart. Please to acknowledge the Receipt of t