Letter – Edward Blackett to Leonard Bentham – 20 Nov 1710

By - gregpfinch20 Nov 1710
Document Type: Letter
Date: 20 Nov 1710
Correspondent: Edward Blackett
Recipient: Leonard Bentham
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 189
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      Nov 20 1710

Mr Bentham

Tis a very long time since I rec[eive]d a Letter from you I Desire you will let me hear from you by the first post & acq[uain]t me how Cattle rules with you as allso all manner of Corne I have not heard from Mr Loraine this long time let me know whether he & his men keeps close to their worke at the slag harth & tel him I take it ill that he never writes me an acct how they proceed as allso w[ha]t Quantity of Lead they have made since he was last paid I heartily wish the undertakers good success I hear they proceed but very sloely I was in hopes you would have sent me the olive branch before this however when ever you send it it will be very Welcome to

      Your assured friend



For the revd Mr Bentham at St John Lees nigh Hexam Northumberland

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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