Letter – Henry Richmond to Walter Blackett – 12 Nov 1765

By - gregpfinch12 Nov 1765
Document Type: Letter
Date: 12 Nov 1765
Correspondent: Henry Richmond
Recipient: Walter Blackett
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/3
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To Sir W[alte]r Blackett B[arone]t at

Wallington                                                                  Newcas[tle] 12th Nov[embe]r 1765

Hon[ou]rd Sir         Inclosed is a copy of your Letter, for Mr Fairless. Mr Maughan has been here today & got £700 on acco[un]t of Weardale Leadmines. He brings no news of consequence from thence; but says things are nearly in the same state as when I was in Weardale.

Mr Westgarth, of Unthank was here yesterday he says the division of Bolihope Common is postponed till he gets to London and can see Mr Mayor & two other Gentlemen who are largely interested in this Comon. And when he has their answer he will wait upon you in London; whee he make no doubt you will be before he leaves it  I am etc     HR

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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