Letters – Joshua Straker to John Spark – 3 Jul 1797

Document Type: Letters
Date: 3 Jul 1797
Correspondent: Joshua Straker
Recipient: John Spark
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/5
  • Transcription
  • Comments (0)
  • Change font
    If columns/tables do not appear straight, change font
Mr Jonn Spark Allenheads                                                                   Newcastle   3d July 1797

        

Sir	 Mr Blackett desires me to inform you that he is much displeased at your not sending down the Mill Accots to Mr Hunter as usual & likewise that you had set on some Lead Carriers contrary to his direction, but Mr B expects in future that you will attend to the directions given by Mr Hunter the same as you did to his Father _ Mr Bl thinks that as there will be much less Ore smelted at Allenheads Mill than formerly there will be no occasion for you to have an Assistant                       I am etc   J.S

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