Letters – Joseph Richmond to Isaac Hunter – 20 May 1757

By - gregpfinch20 May 1757
Document Type: Letters
Date: 20 May 1757
Correspondent: Joseph Richmond
Recipient: Isaac Hunter
Archive Source: NRO 672/E/1E/1
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To Mr Isaac Hunter at Dukesfield

20 May 1757

Sir

	John Angus has applyed to Sir W[alte]r for some repairs at Woodcroft, where there are some slates off, & wch were so all last winter; by wch the wood receives damages & says when he applyes to you for any repairs you always refer him to me as if it were my business to go to Woodcroft to see them done.  I am ordered to write to you to go over & see what is wanting & get it done, for Mr Westgarth also writes that it is absolutely necessary to be done imediately or the timber will be rotten by the wet that comes in.  I am etc   JR

PS  If you do not go in 10 days Mr Westgarth will be desired to get done whats necessary for as to Mr Peart I doubt he is not able.

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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