Letter – Isaac Hunter to Thomas Smith – 14 Oct 1776

By - gregpfinch14 Oct 1776
Document Type: Letter
Date: 14 Oct 1776
Correspondent: Isaac Hunter
Recipient: Thomas Smith
Archive Source: FOK nnnn
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      Dukesf’d. 14th Octobr 1776

Mr Thos. Smith Rookhope Mill



Sir

      I am afraid that you do not keep your Men in proper subjection by Phillipson & Richardson not working together last Week as I ordered. I therefore desire that you will always for the future make my directions be complyed with, & which ever of the workmen that does not obey them when given through you & you acquaint me they shall be immediately discharged the Works. I therefor order that Phillipson & Richardson work together at the Little Hearth (ie the North Hearth in the East End of the Mill) till I come over & then we shall fix the Hearth they shall work at after 

      & am Yrs &c   IH:Jr



PS I hope you’ll use your authority so as to see the above orders complyed with

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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