Letter – John Reay to Mary Loraine – 20 Aug 1772

By - gregpfinch20 Aug 1772
Document Type: Letter
Date: 20 Aug 1772
Correspondent: John Reay
Recipient: Mary Loraine
Archive Source: NRO 672 A 34 9
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To Mary Loraine in Hexham 				Aldston Augt 20th 1772



Kind Frd

      I take this opportunity by the bearer to mention, That having occasion for two hundred pieces of Lead to send to London I mentioned a price to Thos Marshal when I was at Hexham last week, that he told me was not agreable to thee to sell for as I want to have it soft Lead, a knowing the Quality of your, I shall consent to give fourteen pounds per Fother, yt I expect is better than Markett prices – I shall take it a favour if will be so kind as to lett me have an answer by the Bearer, who may call on his leaving the town – he has with him two Brace of Moor Game wch please to accept from thy real frd

      John Reay

NRO 672/A/34/9 Folder 2/5

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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