Letter – Edward Blackett to John Ward – 31 Dec 1713

Document Type: Letter
Date: 31 Dec 1713
Correspondent: Edward Blackett
Recipient: John Ward
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 190
  • Transcription
  • Comments (0)
  • Change font
    If columns/tables do not appear straight, change font
Mr Ward							Newby the 31 Decr 1713

      I received your letters of the 24 & 28 Inst and as for what Mr Wharton said to you concerning the Light horse, he is in a grand mistake for a light horse is allways allowed 10 p[er] annum, & an half one 5.   I design for York shortly & shall inclose you an order of Summons which pray doe you serve upon Mr. Bellingham’s Steward or Tennant, & order them to give their Master notice of it.  The order will be to show cause at in the Castle of York (wch is in all the Rideings) why he does not pay his contributions according as the Law directs they have promised me, in case he doe not show cause, they will grant me a warrant of distress tho he is 14 years in arrear, I beleive they will only make it for 7.

      I perceive that the fellow that served the Miller of Sockburn is gon to live at Aryhome & they refuse to receive him without a Certificate, soe you may give them one – with my service to yor self & Family I am

	Yor assured Freind



I am glad to hear that you are like to get a bearer for Sockburn, soe fail not to wait on the Deputy Leiufts at their meeting – pray endeavour to prevaill with Thom Thompson to buy my four large Oxen

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