Letter – Edward Blackett to Edward Blackett – 16 May 1710

By - gregpfinch16 May 1710
Document Type: Letter
Date: 16 May 1710
Correspondent: Edward Blackett
Recipient: Edward Blackett
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 189
  • Transcription
  • Notes
  • Comments (0)
    • Change font
    If columns/tables do not appear straight, change font
May 16 1710

D[ea]r Nedde

      I inclos’d by this days post to your Sister Maria a letter to the D[uke] of Devon. Go Imediately to your sister & take the Letter and desire Mr Aislabie to peruse & then seal it, I hope he’ll be so kind as to Introduce you to my Ld Duke & then you may Deliver him the Letter I am afraid that you’ll not gett a Commission this Summer, so I hope Mr Aislabie will speak to Mr Burdett  before he leave the Town For a Lieutenantcy For you, which do not neglect to make sure, I do not in the least question but my Lord Devonshire will do his outmost for you and if you fail of a Comission this Summer, I make not the least doubt but you’ll gett one in Winter, so patience must be had, With my Blessing to you I am

      Your Most Affect[ionate] Father

      

As soon as you have deliver’d my Letter to my Ld Duke write me by the very next post what Answer he gave you & what ship you are Lieut of, For Mr Aislabie must do it before he leave the Town, otherwise you may come to be putt by

evidently a covering letter, alongside a similar one to Maria, for the letter of the same day to the Duke of Devonshire, William Cavendish

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