Letter – John Westgarth to Judith Baker – 7 May 1778

By - gregpfinch7 May 1778
Document Type: Letter
Date: 7 May 1778
Correspondent: John Westgarth
Recipient: Judith Baker
Archive Source: DUL BAK 9-16
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								Unthank 7 May 1778

Dear Madm.

      I was in hope of getting to Durham, would then have done my Self the pleasure of waiting upon you and your Son, Hope you had a satisfactory Acct. from Mr. Angus, I have advice that your workmen have in their working meet a Sump in Mr. Blacketts liberty lower than your level, wch.  will confirm what I told Mr. Angus that the sills dipped that way & your level would be of no use, besides Sr. Walters people made a full trial. I mention this to hint the loss it is & may be to you if pursued. Wm. Teasdale might have known this, & ought to have explained it to Mr. Baker.

      I shall not add more, shall when I am able to get to the mine you may hear from me , the Weather will not permit my crossing the moors, and a pain in the back part of my head, obliged me to take away twelve ounces of Blood yesterday.

      Compts. to yourself & Son	Dr. Madm.

      Your most Obt. Servt.

      Jno.Westgarth



Mrs. Baker Elmor Hall 

DUL BAK 15/14

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