Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to John Robson – 14 Feb 1783

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Document Type: Letter
Date: 14 Feb 1783
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: John Robson
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Mr John Robson at the Castle                                              Newcastle       14th Febry 1783

               Durham



Sr

	The several Leases of the Mines & Lands in Weardale which have lately been renewed by the Lord Bishop of Durham will be in my Possession on Wednesday the 19th instant.  I shall be glad to know what day next Week after that Time may be Convenient for you to meet Sir Thomas Blacketts Agents on the Premises; Mr G Brooks having informed me that you are named by his Lords[hi]p in the Power of Attorney to give Livery & Seizin.

	As this Business should not be delayed I hope you will Name an early day to meet at Newhouse in Weardale.

	Yor Answer will oblige etc                       JEB

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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