Letter – Nicholas Walton to Peter Mulcaster – 5 Feb 1781

Document Type: Letter
Date: 5 Feb 1781
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: Peter Mulcaster
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66 97
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Mr Mulcaster.                                 				Farnacres 5th February 1781



      You are desired to send directed to Mr Hollier at M[es]rs Pearsons Westgate Newcastle 14 pound weight of Grey Slag such as is on a Medium produced from our Work & take care that it is real Grey Slag without Ore as sometimes there may be sticking to it.  The Quantity is for a Tryal by a set of Gentlemen who we understand are setting up a Refining work opposite to,Blaydon, and upon the issue of this Tryal the Company will make an offer. We are

      Your Humble Sevants

      Walton & Turner 

PS Let the above be sent by Fridays Carrier.

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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