Letter – Isaac Hunter to John Bell – 6 Jul 1776

By - gregpfinch6 Jul 1776
Document Type: Letter
Date: 6 Jul 1776
Correspondent: Isaac Hunter
Recipient: John Bell
Archive Source: FOK  nnnn
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								Dukesfield 5th July 1776

Dear Sir

	I recd: on Wednesday evening by Wm. Carr a message f’m you in regard to the Long, or Refined Lead,wch. made me fear that I had made a mistake in the Accot: I gave Mr. Blackett last Week of the Quantity delivd: of that Lead for Blaydon this Season wch: is 4617 ps & 150 a Week will be nearly what we can Refine send during the Season.   I surveyed the Lead Way yesterday to Apperley & did not find more than 120 ps: of that Lead upon the Road wch. I expect will be all at Blaydon by Monday if there’s any quantity of it on the Ways it must be in the Hands of the Barlow Tenants.  I am wth Compts. &c to Mrs. Bell

       Dear Sir Yor: mo. Hble Servt:

       Isaac Hunter Junr:

loose draft letter inserted into the letter book. Recipient not named but must, from context, be John Bell

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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