Transcript of letter dated 12th February 1815, from Christopher Hodgson of Carlisle, Cumberland, to his brother the Reverend John Hodgson of Heworth, Gateshead, Durham. (The original is contained in a bundle of letter held by the Northumberland Record Office). (Hodgson Line)

[Page 1:]                       Carlisle Feby 12th 1815 Mr Dear Brother On the 31st of Decr last I drew on Mr Kell for £30/-, and on the 6th of Jany 1815 I received of D. Carrick by your order £20/- previous to these dates I had recvd £50/-, in all £100/- equal to our fourth of the quarry concern - -- a stamp receipt should be thought requisite for any part, let me know and I will send it to you. The place you saw the work going on at in Mardale Waters, continuing still, still more favourable the expences of working are certainly great, but from every appearance I believe we will shortly be able to produce much slate as has not been seen in that part before. I have sent off for Sir Chas: Monck of Belsay Castle four tons of thin[?], and has one more to send; they are stony, but I believe they will make the best & most durable, cover I ever saw in my time: the further we penetrate into the Hill the finer & better the Metal is, and [Page 2:] Not scanned (Addressed to Revd. John Hodgson, Hartburn Vicarage, Morpeth, Northumberland). Notes:- Copied by Julian Rawes of Harvington, 2019.