Letter – Joshua Straker to Isaac & John Wilkinson – 24 Jan 1791

By - gregpfinch24 Jan 1791
Document Type: Letter
Date: 24 Jan 1791
Correspondent: Joshua Straker
Recipient: Isaac & John Wilkinson
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Messs Isaac & John Wilkinson Chesterfield                              Newcastle 24th Jany 1791

                  

Gentn	Mr Blackett was duly favo[ur]ed with your lre [letter] of the 21st ins[tan]t & is much obliged for the information you give him in respect of your Lead Markets _ There is little or no Lead at this Market but what Sir Thomas Blackett has & that is but a small Quantity, we have been selling small parcels at £17 & 16.15 per F[odde]r.  Mr B was latterly applied to by two of the London Houses for a large Q[uanti]ty  which he declin’d selli[n]g nor does he intend selling for some time, the first he offers to sell he means to hold at £17.10 & £17.5 F[odde]r

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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