Letter – Isaac Hunter to John Erasmus Blackett – 10 Jun 1777

By - gregpfinch10 Jun 1777
Document Type: Letter
Date: 10 Jun 1777
Correspondent: Isaac Hunter
Recipient: John Erasmus Blackett
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      Dukesf’d. 10 June 1777

Jno. E. Blackett Esq Newcastle



Sir

      Inclosed you have the Month Accots. for the several Mills and also the General Accots for ore which I forgot to take when I carried the Q[arterly] Accots.

      We have got forward pretty well for this some time past with smelting at all the mills – but this dry weather should continue any time will be a hinderance, particularly at Allanheads Mill; at the other two I hope we shall do nearly what we have done for these 2 months past – shall in a fortnights time send you a Plate of Silver and by that time expect to have all the mills cleared of Common Lead.

      I am with due deferance

      Dr Sr Yrs &c   IH:Jr

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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