Letter – Nicholas Walton to William Corbett – 17 Jul 1741

By - gregpfinch17 Jul 1741
Document Type: Letter
Date: 17 Jul 1741
Correspondent: Nicholas Walton
Recipient: William Corbett
Archive Source: TNA ADM 66 107
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To Wm Corbett Esq						Ravensworth Castle July 17 1741



Sir 

      We have only now to advise you that we sometime agoe advertised the sale of the leda ore dues raised & to be raised within the Derwent.r Estates from Mich last to Mich next for which we have no offers from any persons but the Exec.rs of George Liddell Esqr & ptners wth whom we have agreed at 45s for bouse & 40s for Cutting Ore p Bing wch we hope the Board will approve of. You will observe so that this price is under the former prices which we sold at but the apprehension of a French Warr wch will affect the price of lead is the occasion of it and we are

      Sr your most Obed & H.ble Servts

      	N Walton  H Boag

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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