Honourable Councilers
I am Durin son of Murin of the Stoutheart Clan, and I write to you in request of information concerning the abandoned mines in the old ruins beyond the old stairway the watch defend. Having taken a trip to these mines with many of my kin we have determined that it may be a fruitful venture to undertake an operation within it with your leave. I request to know if the owner of these mines is known to yourselves and any information you may have concerning them. I can be reached either at Barak-Tor or through the last stand. Your responce would be appreciated. The prospect I would put to the council on behalf of the Stoatheart Clan stands that we would be willing to mine the area to produce ore that could be used and shaped to benifit many within this fair city. For my own part, I would look to set up a Forge within Barak-Tor with my Thanes permission for the use of our kinsmen. Your thoughs on this matter would also be welcomed and I look forward to your responce to these points.
Silverbeard protect you and grant his strenght to the defence of our home.
Durin Hammerfall, son of Murin