Letters – Joseph Richmond to William Dalton – 5 Jun 1731

By - gregpfinch5 Jun 1731
Document Type: Letters
Date: 5 Jun 1731
Correspondent: Joseph Richmond
Recipient: William Dalton
Archive Source: NRO 673 2
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Mr Dalton					Newcastle June 5th 1731

I desire you'l be more carefull in your Lead Ticketts, the want whereof has occasioned some difference between Mr Bernardeau & me this Day, By your accot sent him of the 60 casks of Litharge delivered the 6 May, you make the weight 373cwt.2qt.17lb. but the Accot thereof you sent me makes it considerably more viz 384cwt.3qt.17lb. according to wch I have charged him, Pray how arises & what is the occasion of this Mistake, & w[ha]t is the reall net w[eight] of that parcell of Litharge, if the note you have sent one is wrong pray send me one that is right, & take care to avoid these mistakes for people will think otherwise [b]addly of our Managmt,  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