Letter – Edward Blackett to Christopher Blackett – 29 Aug 1710

By - gregpfinch29 Aug 1710
Document Type: Letter
Date: 29 Aug 1710
Correspondent: Edward Blackett
Recipient: Christopher Blackett
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 189
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      Augt 29 1710

Dear Kitte

The Inclosd is a letter which I had from Mr Alderman Lister who gave me the £30 Bill he is a very able rich man & so is his brother that he drew his bill upon so if the Inclosd be true your partner did very Ill in it if the bill was noted which I hope it was not I will pay the half Crown my self you may remember that I told you I did not much approve of the £10 Bill but as for the other I know it to be as good as any in England be shure you remember your partner to buy me a bag of the vesy best hops he can lay his hands on direct them for me to be left with Mr Scot Crane master in Yorke, assoon as I know the price of the hops shall send you a bill for them, & the parcel you sent me last Mr Jekel will send to your shop a small bundel of paper etc which I bought of him let them be sent with the hops w[he]n you ship them with my service to Mr Primate & your partner I am

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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