Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Henry Hardinge – 20 Jul 1792

By - gregpfinch20 Jul 1792
Document Type: Letter
Date: 20 Jul 1792
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Henry Hardinge
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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The Revd Mr Hardinge                                                  Newcastle  20th July 1792

          Rector of Stanhope    Durham



Sir	On the Death of Sir Thos Blackett on the 10th inst immediate directions was given to Mr Thos Emerson the Agent for the Weardale Lead Mines to seperate the Lead Ore which may have been wrought from that time.  Thomas R Beaumont Esqr who married the eldest Daughter of the late Sir Thos Blackett is the Person to whom the Property in Weardale is bequeathed, he is desirous of knowing of what Terms it may be agreeable to you to renew the Agreement for the Composition in lieu of the Tithe Ore.  Your answer to me will oblidge

                                                                                               Sir Yours etc         J.E.B

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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