Letter – Ralph Grey to William Peacock – 20 Dec 1673

By - gregpfinch20 Dec 1673
Document Type: Letter
Date: 20 Dec 1673
Correspondent: Ralph Grey
Recipient: William Peacock
Archive Source: NRO 753 J
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       Newc Desembr 20th 73

Mr Peacocke

Sr yors of the 13 currant came to saife hand wheare in yew take <notce of outs..>, of 200 pcs of leed at 11£ per Fo wch if 5s cheppr then we have but as to brake the custom of the towne thought yew gave extrayordnary we shall not doe it; if you please to have 2 or 3 C pcs at 11£ per fother of 21 c wights; I have bene trubelled wth the gout this 6 weakes; soe that I cannot goe abroad to waite of M[aisters] of shipps but if yow ordr Mr Wetwange who is employed in others concernes he may have the lead upon demand; as for cloves and nutmegs they are founde as cheape hear in towne; If thare be anny thing hear I can sarve yew in or anny frends of yrs in coles or lead or frighting a shipp for yew when I have got shot of my gout command 

Yr Sarvant  R G

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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