Letter – Nicholas Walton to Lionel Vane – 20 Feb 1741

By - gregpfinch20 Feb 1741
Document Type: Letter
Date: 20 Feb 1741
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: Lionel Vane
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66 106
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      Ravensworth Castle. 20 Febry. 1740/1

To Lyonell Vane Esqr.



Sir

      We had the Favour of Rec.g Yours of the 12 Inst. desiring to know if the Slaggs or Dross of Copper near Keswick are to be sold. In answer to which we are to Inform you that some time agoe they were Lett at a Certain Duty to a Gentleman who we Expect will begin to work ‘em up this spring. If he does not before mayday they will be advertized again to be lett & then you shall have Notice, they are the very same you mention to be lying in the Road by the River side Leading from Keswick to Penrith, but we believe they are mostly Copper & probably little or no Lead amongst them. We hope this Answer will be satisfactory but if you want any further P.ticulars we shall be glad to give  you all the Information we can - & are

      SirYr. most Humb. Servts

      N.Walton H Boag

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