Letter – Cuthbert Peart to Westgarth Forster – 23 Jun 1786

Document Type: Letter
Date: 23 Jun 1786
Correspondent: Cuthbert Peart
Recipient: Westgarth Forster
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Mr  W Forster    Allenheads                               NCastle    June 23rd . 1786



Sir       I am desired by Mr Blackett to acquaint you that he has had another letter from Sir Thos. Clavering respecting the Workings at Harwood Shield; insisting upon the Ore being given up to him and that you discontinue the Winning of Stones there.  Mr B. desires this  may be done immediately so as to prevent a Law Suit wch. would be very disagreeable to Sir Thos. Blackett.

                                                                 I am etc    CP

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