Letter – Michael Blackett to Humphrey Willett – 20 Apr 1678

By - gregpfinch20 Apr 1678
Document Type: Letter
Date: 20 Apr 1678
Correspondent: Michael Blackett
Recipient: Humphrey Willett
Archive Source: CUL Dd 7.26
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Newca[stle] Aprill the 20 1678

Mr Willett

Sr

      I have yours of the 16th takes notice of the saile of my oats for 12s p[er] quarter, wch is a poore price they were better worth, and better oats Cannott be mett wthall those 10 quarters onely Excepted I have advice from other hands that oats goes Currantly up from 13 to 13½ as In goodnesse however I am Content

      I have this day shipt In the Sheppardesse of this place Wm Hunter m[aste]r 100 p[iece]s Leed Consigned unto your selfe wch after good Arrivall be pleased to Receive and dispose thereof for my most advantidge payeing the M[aste]r 9d per p[iece] freight hasten mee down a Certificate from the Custom house signifying the Receipt of the goods aboard the Little friggatt as well for the Leed as <oats …ty> over bond may be gott Cleared I am 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