Letters – Joseph Richmond to Richard Stonehewer – 23 Mar 1732

By - gregpfinch23 Mar 1732
Document Type: Letters
Date: 23 Mar 1732
Correspondent: Joseph Richmond
Recipient: Richard Stonehewer
Archive Source: NRO 673 2
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To Mr Stonehewer at Durham	Newcastle 23 Mar 1731/2

Sir, I am ordered by Mr Blackett & Trustees appointed by the late Sr W[illia]m Blackett's will, to acquaint you that they are willing to pay my Lord Bishop of Durham £250 p[e]r annum rent for the Lot Oar from Candlemass last, w[hic]ch considering the poorness of those groves & the fall of Lead, they have agreed is the highest rent they can afford to pay, If his L[or]ds[hi]p shall not be pleas'd to accept of the offer, the Lot Oar will be paid him in kind from last Candlemass according to notice given his  L[or]ds[hi]p by Mr Blackett & Mr Allgood when they were to wait upon him at Durham, I am etc J.R.

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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