Letter – Edward Blackett to Aletheia Blackett – 5 Jun 1709

By - gregpfinch5 Jun 1709
Document Type: Letter
Date: 5 Jun 1709
Correspondent: Edward Blackett
Recipient: Aletheia Blackett
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 189
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D[ea]r Aletheia          							June 5

      Am sorry to perceive by yours that you have been much out of order of late, but am glad you are Recover’d, I do not in the least question when my nephew comes to Age, but my son John will have the Disposing of all his Lead, for I have his word for it when he was last at Newby.

      Am glad to hear Lead rises in price And as soon as we have a Peace which I make not the least question but will be Shortly twill be still dearer, I have not yet gott my Coffee and other things from London which I mightily <Admire>, And have writ to the Druggist by this post that if I have not my Goods very shortly he shall have no more of my Custome, when the Coffee comes shall certainly send you part of it by the first opportunity, with my blessing to you both am yr most Affect. Father.    On Sunday last I had a letter from yr Bro. John he is very well



Mrs Aletheia Blacket at Mr Brumells

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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