Letter – John Blackett to John Feild – 29 Mar 1709

By - gregpfinch29 Mar 1709
Document Type: Letter
Date: 29 Mar 1709
Correspondent: John Blackett
Recipient: John Feild
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 192
  • Transcription
  • Notes
  • Comments (0)
    • Change font
    If columns/tables do not appear straight, change font
Mr John Feild                                                                  Ditto



Sr	I Recd both yours of the 16 feby & 8 March, am Sorry you had So much trouble in Shiping my ale, This day Tho Procter Robt Hunter, Richd Ellis are all Safe arrived, wth the Dutch Convoy, I hope we Shall have the Rest of the Ships in one or two days, if they chance to get any Misfortune the Masters will be blamed for not Sailing wth the Dutch Man of War, when the Season is for Rape Seed pray acquaint me wth the price, I have a friend in Newcastle who will always be concerned wth me in any thing where there is a prospect of a penny to be got, I will Send you pr Raikes one pound of Bohea Tea & 6lb of Wafers no larger than that wch you Sealed your letter with Messrs Straalman & Sons has not Sent me bill of loading of the 50 piggs Lead wch makes me believe they will keep them for their own Acct, if it had happened would have writ them the lead was for my order & for my account, we have great talks of a peace but cannot think it is so nigh as people imagine but wishes wth all my heart that we may have an honourable & lasting peace & than I hope we Shall be Serviceble to one another

No date given so assumed same date as previous letter.

Leave a comment

We welcome further information or corrections on topics and incidents mentioned in individual letters. It might take a while before your comments are checked for adding to public view within the website. We cannot undertake further research in response to questions.

Your email is never published nor shared. Required fields are marked *

*

General Discussion
Suggested correction or addition

*

  Return to search results or refine/create new search
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