Letter – Michael Blackett to Edward Willett – 30 Oct 1675

By - gregpfinch30 Oct 1675
Document Type: Letter
Date: 30 Oct 1675
Correspondent: Michael Blackett
Recipient: Edward Willett
Archive Source: CUL MS Add 91
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Newcastle 8ber 30th 75

Mr Ed: Willett

Sr

My last to you was of the 22nd present to w[hi]ch refers you since have received yours of the 25th present butt doe wonder that thereby I have no news of the arrivall of my 600 p[iece]s Leed I hope your next will bring it me & shortly or else I shall begin to be in sum feare of losse Tho: Legendre by <a letter> doth desire my corrispondence this day I have writt him a Civill Letter in answer as you know is but reasonable in such a case but faith I never Intended to Imploy him Your markett for Leed is but slow but patience a while I hope it will mend w[he]n I meet with freight for Newhaven shall Direct the m[aste]r to Mr Jno Coquemar

I am glad Mr Capp<re> & his family is well pray w[he]n you se[e] the ould man remember me kindly to him & you will obliedge MB

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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