Letter – Thomas Richard Beaumont to Mark Skelton – 21 Jan 1794

By - gregpfinch21 Jan 1794
Document Type: Letter
Date: 21 Jan 1794
Correspondent: Thomas Richard Beaumont
Recipient: Mark Skelton
Archive Source: AE Letters Beaumont to Skelton
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							No. 4 – Portman Square  

      Jany. 21st   94.

Dear Skelton,

I can with pleasure say we arrived all perfectly safe & well on Sunday Evening & our dear Boy performed his Journey very well. We like our house very well only the furniture is very antique w[hi]ch does not altogether suit our Modern Ideas but in a little time we shall get accustomed to it – I have seen Mr. Bosville every day here, and this Morning I spoke to him he says he will endeavour by May to let us have the Money, & should he have more than he wants himself will assist me. The unusual cry is war, & it is currently repeated today amongst people who are high in Office that there will be no dissenting Voice. I have not seen the Bankers, I waited till I had their Answer from You. Mrs. Bt. desires her Compts. I sent the Wills - I am

Dear Skelton Most sincerely Yours

Tho. Rd. Beaumont



I spoke to Mr. Noble about getting a Machine for chopping straw for the Cart horses, pray how is Tweedale.

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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