Letter – Nicholas Walton to James Johnson – 30 Aug 1776

By - gregpfinch30 Aug 1776
Document Type: Letter
Date: 30 Aug 1776
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: James Johnson
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66 97
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To Messrs Johnson & Corbet				Farnacres 30th Augt. 1776

	

Messrs Johnson & Corbet

      I am happy to find you have reconciled your differences and you will give me much pleasure by continuing as good friends, as long as you do so, and behave yourselves properly as Carriers to the Commissioners and Governors of Greenwich Hospital, you may depend upon having every encouragement which can be given you consistent with the Interest of the Hospital and I have this day wrote to Mr Mulcaster to continue to employ you as usual til further orders.   I am &c 

      yours NW Junr.



PS as we want Lead down as quick as possible I desire you will both be as Active as you can in bringing it to the Warehouse

Possibly James Johnson and John Corbett, named amongst the GH carriers in 1769

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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