Letter – Adam Cooke to John Erasmus Blackett – 6 Oct 1780

By - gregpfinch6 Oct 1780
Document Type: Letter
Date: 6 Oct 1780
Correspondent: Adam Cooke
Recipient: John Erasmus Blackett
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 218
  • Transcription
  • Notes
  • Comments (0)
    • Change font
    If columns/tables do not appear straight, change font
Right Worshipful Sir



           When the Mayor of Newcastle wants me, he comes in your Invitation with the Grace of a Blackett, & when I want the Mayor, I'll come with the Grace of a Christian, who is not forgetful of the Compliment of a Gentleman to his Friend well wishes and humble Servant

                   Adam Moses Emanuel Cooke



Newcastle Forth      At Mrs Dagney's

Octobr.   6th 1780



P.S.      However if your worship should send a Dozen of <Rede> wine to my Lodgings from the Mansion House for the year I shall drink the health of the Mayor & Corporation on the first Sunday of every month and sing Te Deum over it with a holiday Companion

Blackett was mayor of Newcastle in 1780-1, The mayoral year started at Michaelmas (29 September)

Leave a comment

We welcome further information or corrections on topics and incidents mentioned in individual letters. It might take a while before your comments are checked for adding to public view within the website. We cannot undertake further research in response to questions.

Your email is never published nor shared. Required fields are marked *

*

General Discussion
Suggested correction or addition

*

  Return to search results or refine/create new search
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