Letter – Isaac Hunter to Jonathan Sparke – 11 Nov 1775

By - gregpfinch11 Nov 1775
Document Type: Letter
Date: 11 Nov 1775
Correspondent: Isaac Hunter
Recipient: Jonathan Sparke
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Dukesfd 11th. Novr. 1775

Mr. Jonathn. Sparke Clerk at Allanhd. Mill



Sir

       I have sent the Bearer Jno. Currey to be a Smeltr. at your Mill.   as he has had little practice in that Business, you must put Him to one of yr. Old Smelters who you think the most capable to instruct him in the Art for a While at Servts. Wages; and after you think him fit to have half shift you must let him work wth. Thos. Purvis.

	I desire you’ll make your Smeltrs. (when the weather will allow) make as much Lead as possible – they must not make less than 2 Ton a Man p[er] Week when the Ore is anything Tolerable.   & am

       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