Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Mark Skelton – 30 Mar 1793

Document Type: Letter
Date: 30 Mar 1793
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Mark Skelton
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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M Skelton Esqr                                                                           Newcastle 30th Mar 1793

At Mrs Wilsons No 3 Castle Street Holburn   London



Dr Sir	I was favoured with your letter with a Copy of Fenwicks observations on the proposed Turnpike Road in wch I cannot agree with him being of opinion that this Road even carried 3 Miles further west to Burtreeford will not be of that benefit to Mr Bs concerns in Weardale wch Mr Fenwick Represents but as Mr Emerson must be a much better judge of this matter than I can pretend to be I have sent him a Copy of Mr Fenwicks observations desiring to have his full remarks on each wch when I receive shall be inclosed to you _ I had a letter from Mr Walton Jr Agent to Greenwich Hospital respecting the alteration of a Clause in the Bill & likewise a very proper <priviso> a Copy of wch I inclose you _ I delayed Answering your letter in hopes of Receiving the Bill from Mr Bell wch I have not yet but when I do it shall be sent as you direct

	Inclosed I send you the Opinions of the several Lead Agents Respecting the Division of a part of the Common within the Manor of Hexham, how far such division may be an Advantage or disadvantage to Mr Bs Concerns _ In my letter Mr B of the 24th inst I acquainted him with the time that the several Pays are to be made Viz the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd May wch is as late as we could with any Propriety make them & likewise the sum that will be required to make them with the Subsistence for the Workmen & the Candle Bills  At the time that I made the Sale for the 30000 p[iece]s Lead I was under a necessity of allowing a longer Credit, otherwise I could not have obtained the Price I now wish that it had been otherwise but it cannot be amended & the Bills that I am to Receive of Mr Hall & Mr C Blackett on Monday next will be at 2 Mo[nth[s date of this I have acquainted Messrs Surtees & Burdon & likewise what Sum will be wanted from them in £5 Notes & in Cash we shall take as little Cash as possible not exceeding £12000                                                                I am 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