Letter – Edward Blackett to William Lowes – 1 Nov 1714

By - gregpfinch1 Nov 1714
Document Type: Letter
Date: 1 Nov 1714
Correspondent: Edward Blackett
Recipient: William Lowes
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 191
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      1 9br-17



I have both writ & told you so often tht I would not have my Rents so Ill pd, tht I doubt I shall be forced to Imploy another to receive thm, I will allow only a month or five weeks at most after ye Rent day, and before you can be well hear another rent will be high due, I will never allow of such payments so upon recept hereof come to Newby tht we may sett the May day Rents straight & will Consider who shall receive the Martin[ma]s Rent for I would as soon have no rents as have thm pd as you have done all long you may Imagine I am not a little Concerned to be dealt wth as I have been all a long, notwithstanding the Tennants hath had the best times payments of their Rents that has been known In the memory of Man I am 

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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