Letter – John Erasmus Blackett to Thomas Eyre – 1 Jul 1785

By - gregpfinch1 Jul 1785
Document Type: Letter
Date: 1 Jul 1785
Correspondent: John Erasmus Blackett
Recipient: Thomas Eyre
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Thos. Eyre Esqr.  Hasset                                                                Newcastle    July  1st. 1785

near Bakewell Derbyshire



Sir       Being informed that you granted a Way Leave to Mr Silvertop through part of your Estate for the Coals of Stella Grand Lease Colliery, I am desired by some of the Proprietors of that Colliery to acquaint you that they will be glad to Treat with you for a Way Leave for the Coals of their respective Shares; I am concern’d for Sir Thos. Blackett, Mr Gray of Backworth, Mr Fenwick of Bywell, Mrs Montague & some others join in this Application to you.  I intended having some Conversation on the Subject with your Agent Mr Robinson when in this Country but was prevented.                                                  I am etc    John E. Blackett

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