Letter – Martin Morrison to Diana Beaumont – 29 Oct 1811

By - gregpfinch29 Oct 1811
Document Type: Letter
Date: 29 Oct 1811
Correspondent: Martin Morrison
Recipient: Diana Beaumont
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 6
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      Newcastle 29 October 1811

Mrs Beaumont

addressed to Col Beaumont Bretton Hall



I have now the honour of enclosing in this and another cover Cash Account and Lead Sales for last month; also Mr Dickinson’s Report of the Mines for the quarter ending the 30th Septem[be]r. I am sorry to remark the Report is not favourable and that the price of Lead does not compensate for the poverty of the Mines. – Messrs Walkers Maltby & Co have taken the Ordnance Contract at £22-2-6 and Lead has been sold here at £22 six months Credit. – I have handed Messrs Rudduck’s Letter to Col Beaumont relating to the removal of the Alms House at Hexham, to Mr Thomas who will enquire into the circumstances and report thereon. 		I am etc  MM

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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