Letter – Martin Morrison to Robert Stagg – 11 Aug 1826

By - gregpfinch11 Aug 1826
Document Type: Letter
Date: 11 Aug 1826
Correspondent: Martin Morrison
Recipient: Robert Stagg
Archive Source: NRO 672 E 1E 6
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      N[ew]castle 11th Augst 1826

Robert Stagg Esqr Middleton House – Barnard Castle



      In reply to your Letter of the 9th Inst, I beg to inform you that the Agreem[en]t with  the Bishop of Durham, includes the Lead Co[mpan]ys Mines – the sum £4000 p[e]r ann[u]m payable Quarterly for three years. There the matter stands at present; but may be a subject to a small advance if the Bishop will make an Agreem[en]t for his Incumbency 

      I was no less anxious to include the Company in the Agreem[en]t with Dr Phillpotts and offered more to induce him, than is given to the Bishop; but he was obdurate and adhered to his determination to negotiate separately, as you know. The Dr possessing the right, it was thought proper to accede, what indeed c[oul]d not be legally secured & to agree to deliver him, a fixed amount quarterly of Ore in lieu of his Tythe for the Mines worked by Col Beaumont alone – I am etc

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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