Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Middleton Hewitson – 20 Sep 1800

By - gregpfinch20 Sep 1800
Document Type: Letter
Date: 20 Sep 1800
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Middleton Hewitson
Archive Source: TWA DF.HUG 149
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[Loose scrap of paper within volume]

M Hewitson Esq <NC.>				<Newbiggin> 20 Sept. 1800



Dr Sir

I was yesterday evening favoured with yr lre of 17 Inst. & observe the Contents Mr Ellill not accepting of my offer of 1000 ps Lead @ £21.10. in due course, I have since advanced the price to £22 p[er] t. at the usual credit, at which I am selling at present, & Mr Ellill may have One or Two Thousand ps. on these terms. I am much obliged to you for the information that you give me respecting the Sale which the Lead Co. have made.  The present price of Lith[arge] is £22.10. P[er] Ton I have sold @ £22.15.

I am &c 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