Letter – Nicholas Walton to Joseph Pearson – 16 Dec 1748

By - gregpfinch16 Dec 1748
Document Type: Letter
Date: 16 Dec 1748
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: Joseph Pearson
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66 108
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To Mr. Joseph Pearson                         		Ravensworth Castle   Decemr. 16 th 1748



Mr Pearson

            We received yours with the Petition of the Tenants and others in and about Keswick relating the Turnpike intended between Keswick and Cockermouth and this Post we have inclosed the Petition to the secretary for Greenwich Hospital who will next Wednesday lay it before the Directors and Commissrs. for their consideration and we doubt not but they will doe the Petitioners all the service in their power.  You will doe well to informe us where the Gentlemen of Keswick would propose to have Toll gates placed.  And any thing else which they think necessary for our information as we will be glad to doe them all the services in our power and We are

      Your hble. Servts.

      Nichos. Walton     Hugh Boag

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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