Letter – Joshua Straker to James Norton – 19 Dec 1789

By - gregpfinch19 Dec 1789
Document Type: Letter
Date: 19 Dec 1789
Correspondent: Joshua Straker
Recipient: James Norton
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 5
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Mr James Norton                                                                    Newcastle 19 Dec 1789

        Yarmouth



Sir	I wrote to you the 20th Ulto inclosing you an Acct of the Lead that we have sent you, since which I have paid 10s-10d for Waterage & Sufferance which must necessarily be added to the Amount of the Lead, which you have below __ Mr Blackett desires me to acquaint you that he recie[ve]d your Letter of the 1st ins[tan]t & as to the payment he says if you remit him a Bill, at 49 days, sometime in the beginning or middle of next Month it will be according to the usual time of payment                                          I am etc    I.S.



100p[iece]s Lead <as per> Acc[oun]t sent 130-7-10

Waterage & Sufferance of the same           10-10

                                       __________

                                       £130-18- 8

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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