Letter – Isaac Hunter to Thomas Crawhall – 17 Oct 1773

By - gregpfinch17 Oct 1773
Document Type: Letter
Date: 17 Oct 1773
Correspondent: Isaac Hunter
Recipient: Thomas Crawhall
Archive Source: FOK  nnnn
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       Dukesfd. 17th Octobr 1773

Mr. Crawhall Allanhds. Mill						



Sir

       The Setting on of your Slag Hearth will make you an od Smelter, therefor have sent the Bearer <Jno> Bowman Jr. as he will be very usefull in keeping the Mill in repair as to Cams &c.  You may set him to smelt wth. which of the Smelters you think will be the properest capable of to Learn him the Art of Smelting.  When I’m at the Mill shall fix the time he work on Servers Wages – you may acquaint the Man you set to him that if he instruct him well he will be intitled to 2/3 of their Earning for a while. & 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