Letter – John Blackett to Matthew Featherstone – 20 Aug 1709

By - gregpfinch20 Aug 1709
Document Type: Letter
Date: 20 Aug 1709
Correspondent: John Blackett
Recipient: Matthew Featherstone
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 192
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Mr Featherstone & Reay                              Rotterdm  20 Augt 1709



	I Recd yours of the 1 & 15 July, here inclosed Send you bill of loading of the goods above mentioned for wch make you Dr f834:16 am Sorry cannot get more Rynsbr Tow & Bortle Tow last Week I went round the Country where Rynsbr Tow is most made, but could not find any will get what I can against bosfield Sails, I give you maney thanks for recommending me to your friend Mr Rendshaw, per Bosfield Shall Send the Baskets for Mrs Ridleys, the basket I Sent your Wife desire She will be So kind as accept, the Rynsbr Tow I Sent last marked RH there is not 100 made in a whole year but will Endeavoir to get Some against Bosfield Sails, Jefferson Sails next Thursday wind & weather permitting flax 21 1/2 to 24 Stl

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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