Letter – Joshua Straker to Isaac & John Wilkinson – 29 Oct 1790

By - gregpfinch29 Oct 1790
Document Type: Letter
Date: 29 Oct 1790
Correspondent: Joshua Straker
Recipient: Isaac & John Wilkinson
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Messrs Isaac & John Wilkinson                                                         Newcastle 29th Octor 1790

                        Chesterfield



Gentlemn	Mr Blackett received your Letter the 21st ins[tan]t desiring us to Ship 600 Pieces of Lead on board the new Vessel that I mentioned to you in my last letter; that Ship is not yet ready & I find that it will be three Weeks longer before she can sail, but another Vessel (equally good) is now loading here for Rotterdam (The Sarah of Sunderland Captn John Richardson) & I have engaged her to take 600 Pieces of Lead on your Accot, she will be ready to Sail in the course of next Week _ should you wish to have any more sent when the new Vessel sails please inform us                         I am for J E Blackett Esqr                     J.S

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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