Letter – Robert Smith to Thomas Sopwith – 3 Feb 1847

Spring House Feb 3rd 1847

Mr Sopwith,

Dear Sir,

      According to your request, I take the liberty of stating the particulars of my application.

      The Burntshield Haugh Mine Co. holds a grant from Lord Crewe Trustees, and also from Geo. Silvertop esqr, to work a Lead Ore vein running North & South in the liberties adjoining T W Beaumonts Royalty, bounding on the Deils [sic] water in Hexhamshire, near to Lillswood; and passing through into Hackford estates. The said vein has been worked by the Blackett, or Beaumont Family, about 100 Years ago, by a shaft sunk on the North side of the Water, which is now filled up.

	The present Co. has been making a trial in the south side of the water, in the Trustees side, for above 6 years, and has now a powerful Water Wheel it wants to sink into lower sills and make a new winning, which may, if successful, be of advantage in winning the vein in Mr Beaumont’s side also. If so, we will thank you, if at liberty to let the same, to let us have the privilege of pursuing the vein into Mr Beaumont’s liberty, as it cannot be worked without the aid of our engine to pump out the water; and connects itself with our winning if worked at all.

	In the top sills, it has been worked about 60 Fathoms, when the vein came to a clay dike which, I understand, cut her off and she was given up. This is the best information I can give you about it.

	If our applications meet with your approval, we shall be glad to receive your reply; and if you want any information further I will call upon you at Allenheads.

	I am, in behalf of the Co., 

		Your humble servt

			Robt Smith

				Agent and Shareholder



(To Mr Thomas Sopwith Agent, Allenheads) 



[Filing note:] From Robt Smith Feb 3 1847