Letter – John Blackett – 29 Sep 1715

Document Type: Letter
Date: 29 Sep 1715
Correspondent: John Blackett
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 191
  • Transcription
  • Notes
  • Comments (0)
  • Change font
    If columns/tables do not appear straight, change font
Sr

Am much obligd to you for your kind inquiry after our healths, my father has not been abroad this long time, is very uneasy if he walks but once or twice the long of the gravel walk, we have £100 bill by us its payable in less than 20 days, you may have it if you, please we also expect bills every post, good bills are very scarce at Newcastle, but you may always depend upon the bills wch you have from my father to be  Extraordinary good wth all our most humbl Services to your self, & family, my father has no thoughts in going for Londn till the latter End of the Year having Great business wch will detain him till the 17 of December be past I do not know what Yates design to do, but when I see him will, Incourage him to set up at Burrowbridge
undated but between 26 & 29. 29th used here. Possibly by John Blackett, who at other times wrote on his father’s behalf.

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