Letter – Nicholas Walton to John Holmes – 16 Nov 1781

Document Type: Letter
Date: 16 Nov 1781
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: John Holmes
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66 97
  • Transcription
  • Comments (0)
  • Change font
    If columns/tables do not appear straight, change font
                                    Mr John Holmes					Farnacres 16th Novr 1782

Dear Sir.                                                   

       We are in want of a very good pair of Assay Scales that will weigh accurately to an Eightieth part of Grain  and shall be much obliged by your enquiring what such a pair with proper weights & a Glass Case to hang them in will cost, including the necessary packages to keep all safe so as to come by the London Waggon to Newcastle.  The sooner we know this the more agreeable it will be. 

       By tomorrows Waggon we expect you will receive a Box containing about 715 Ounces of fine Silver.   Mr Smeaton who we expected to have had the pleasure of seeing here this day is not yet arrived.    We are

       Dear Sir Your most Hble Servts

      Walton & Turner 

Leave a comment

We welcome further information or corrections on topics and incidents mentioned in individual letters. It might take a while before your comments are checked for adding to public view within the website. We cannot undertake further research in response to questions.

Your email is never published nor shared. Required fields are marked *

*

General Discussion
Suggested correction or addition

*

  Return to search results or refine/create new search
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