Letter – Edward Blackett to Diana Blackett – 6 Aug 1714

By - gregpfinch6 Aug 1714
Document Type: Letter
Date: 6 Aug 1714
Correspondent: Edward Blackett
Recipient: Diana Blackett
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 191
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My Dear Jewel

I perceive by your letter that you are finely divered [possibly diverted] by 2 Rush bearings, I own I ne<ver> see any, , but I have often heard your Dear Grand Mama Speak of them, I have in <……> you the diversions w[hi]ch has been lately at [missing word – York?] where there was the greatest concurs of <……> that Ever was Seen at any horse cours<e  Yr> Cousin Sr Wm Blackett got one o[f] <……> with much Ease, & would have g<…> another, but that the rider his Jockey <……> not guide the horse, all our humb<le  ……> to my L: Ludy and Lady Mary w[i]th <……> bl[essi]ng f[o]r my Dear Little Mitty

a later letter gave the date of this as 6th August

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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