Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Mr Castle – 10 Nov 1786

By - gregpfinch10 Nov 1786
Document Type: Letter
Date: 10 Nov 1786
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Mr Castle
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Mr Castle    Exchequer Court                                             Newcastle    Novemr.  10th. 1786

     Durham



Sir       Mr Dew wou’d inform you that the Lord Bishop of Durham has Accepted of Sir Thomas Blacketts Proposals for exchanging the  a Life in the Leases of Weardale Lead Mines;  Edward Laycock is the life to be inserted in the room of Thomas Hepple, his Register you have inclosed as well as a Certificate of Thos. Hepple being living & in tolerable good health.  I shall in a few days procure Certificates of John Trevelyan & Jonn. Depledge being living & in good health.  I have wrote to Mr Dew by this post acquainting him that I had sent you the necessary Instructions etc.                          I am etc    J. E. Blackett

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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