Letter – Henry Richmond to Richard Ellis – 8 Jan 1763

By - gregpfinch8 Jan 1763
Document Type: Letter
Date: 8 Jan 1763
Correspondent: Henry Richmond
Recipient: Richard Ellis
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/2
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To Mr Rich[ar]d Ellis at Hexham                                        Newcastle 8th January   1763



Sir/ Sir Wr Blackett’s Benevolenc[e] makes him always ready to releive those who are in want, & therefore he desires you will send me a List of such persons in Hexham & its neighbourhood as may by the severe season, if the frost continues any time be reduced to Distress, & then I shall give you directions conformable to what he has impowered me to do, in the mean time you will keep the intention of this to yourself till you hear further. 

I sho[ul]d be glad to hear something fm you concerning your custom of taking toll etc passing thro’ the Manor, as I wrote you the 24th November last, that we may be some way prepared in Case an Action sho[ul]d be commenced. I am etc    HR

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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