Letter – Michael Blackett to Peter Barr – 22 Apr 1676

By - gregpfinch22 Apr 1676
Document Type: Letter
Date: 22 Apr 1676
Correspondent: Michael Blackett
Recipient: Peter Barr
Archive Source: CUL MS Add 91
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Mr: Peter Bar     Newcastle Ap[r]ill 22d : [16]76



Sir

I heartily thank you for yo[u]r kindness In recommending mee To a good carefull Man att Rochell, from whom I had severall kinde lett[e]rs, w[i]th assureance, that hee would without fayle dispatch my Vessell In 3 or 4/d [days] how full working dayes I meane; butt hee <peones> nott accordinge as I expected In this business, by w[hi]ch I shall bee a greate looser, nay I am ashamed to tell you of itt, that of the 14 dayes lyinge, my M[aste]r had nott rec[eive]d aboard the quantity of one hundred, To advise you of other neglects is needless though to many hath beene Committed, however yo[u]r kindness is noe less In requitall of w[hi]ch, you shall find mee allwayes willinge to send you In w[hi]ch lyes In my power as beinge without Complaint: 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