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From Carlisle Spedding, Whitehaven, re an order for parchment (probably to be used for plans), borings, including an offer of a beche [bitch] for retrieving boring rods and work at Whingill.

Plan and section of the workings at Caplecleugh Cross Vein (Alston Moor)

From Henry Masterman, Little London, re Mr Blackett's taking away of the workmen, farm accounts and the detrimental effect of horse racing on the workmen.

To John Robinson, Richmond, re the delay in Mr Fenwick's starting on the engine and the supply of iron work.

Survey of Scotshouse Ground

Report re Beckley and Andrews House Collieries including drainage, estimated produce and recommendations

1738-02-05 — 1739-02-05

To Matthew Ridley Esq in London re a lease of St Anthony's Colliery.

Lease of a shop with three lofts and a cellar on the Tyne Bridge

To Leonard Hartley, Middleton Tyas, requesting news of work at Middleton in his own and Mr Tissington's mines and commenting on the state of the coal trade on the Tyne and the weather.

Report re workings at Winlaton Colliery

Lease of a farm at Thornley, reserving mineral and timber rights

Number of pitmen bound on the River Wear

1804-01-01 — 1804-12-31