Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Mark Skelton – 11 Oct 1793

By - gregpfinch11 Oct 1793
Document Type: Letter
Date: 11 Oct 1793
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Mark Skelton
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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M Skelton Esqr                                                                                Newcastle  11th Octor 1793

      Birthwaite Hall near Wakefield   Yorkshire



Dear Sir	Your favour of the 5th inst I duly received and observe the Contents; a part of your Letter would be Answd by mine of the 4th inst and after the Meeting of the Creditors of Walter Hall & Co tomorrow, you will hear from Mr Heron.

	I have made offers to the several London Houses of 35000 p[iece]s of Lead at £16 10s per Fo[dde]r and I wait for their Ansr by Monday Post, of which you shall be advised; The Lead Co have made a Sale of 12000 p[iece]s of Lead to the Houses of Lancaster & Co and Walkers & Co at £16-10 per Fo[dde]r but much the greater proportion is of Refin’d but I am in hopes that the Offer that I have made will be accepted off           I am etc   J.E.B

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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