Letters – Joseph Richmond to Walter Blackett – 11 May 1731

By - gregpfinch11 May 1731
Document Type: Letters
Date: 11 May 1731
Correspondent: Joseph Richmond
Recipient: Walter Blackett
Archive Source: NRO 673 2
  • Transcription
  • Comments (0)
    • Change font
    If columns/tables do not appear straight, change font

To Walter Blackett Esqr.                                     Newcastle   May 11 1731

Hon[ou]rd Sr., 

      I have received you[r]r Lre [Letter] of the 6th & shall have the Horses ready to send away upon notice, please to let me know whether I must send four or five, besides the horse that Robin must ride up As I read not your directions I did not send Thirkeild to Hunwick Edge.

      My last bro[ugh]t you the Carriers note for One hundred & five pounds since which cannot meet with one bill I dare venture to send you, I see Mr Reay this morning who presents his service, & tells me that if youl please to apply to Mr Rob: Hodgson near Fishmongers Hall, he is assured you may have £200 or £300 at ½ Guinea p cent.m for your bills upon me at 10 days sight, If you do not succeed with this Gentleman please to let me know, & ( if I meet with no bills in the mean time), I shall Imediately make you a further Return by the Carrier, If Mr Hodgson require your draught to be payable at sight, I shall be provided for it,  I am   JR

Leave a comment

We welcome further information or corrections on topics and incidents mentioned in individual letters. It might take a while before your comments are checked for adding to public view within the website. We cannot undertake further research in response to questions.

Your email is never published nor shared. Required fields are marked *

*

General Discussion
Suggested correction or addition

*

  Return to search results or refine/create new search
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