Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Bishop of Lincoln – 1 Nov 1783

By - gregpfinch1 Nov 1783
Document Type: Letter
Date: 1 Nov 1783
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Bishop of Lincoln
Archive Source: NRO ZBL 226/5
  • Transcription
  • Notes
  • Comments (0)
    • Change font
    If columns/tables do not appear straight, change font
My Lord						Newcastle Nov. 1st 1783

      I have the Honour of your letter of 27th inst. & am sorry that there has been any neglect in making the usual remittance to Messrs. Childs for our half year composition for the Tyth due in Weardale on 14th Aug. last from Sir TB to your LdShip.

      I have by this post remitted to Messrs C a Bill for £157.10 – being the am[oun]t & I shall take care that it shall not be neglected for the future.

      I have the Honour to be My Lord Yr most Obed Humb Servt

      JEB 

Letter draft and recipient not stated; context indicates it was addressed to Revd Dr Thomas Thurlow who at this time was both the Bishop of Lincoln and the Rector of Stanhope and therefore entitled to the composition payment in lieu of tithe on lead ore, the value of which rarely induced the Rectors to give up the post when given another elsewhere. He became Bishop of Durham in 1787, a rich enough living in its own right, and was succeeded at Stanhope that year by Henry Hardinge.

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