Letter from Thomas MacNay to Henry Pease
Discusses the Stockton and Darlington Railway extension.
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- PEAS/1/10
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Stockton and Darlington Railway
Secretary’s Office, Darlington
Augt. 16 1861
Dear Sir
I am in receipt of your note and have seen ?? Dickinson, the Plan is progressing and it is proposed to make the front terrace or road 60 ft wide with a 10 ft foot path on each side – the road to the side will be
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laid out so as to give a good approach to the Bridge when made.
As to the land to be formed by the Township, I was in hopes that you might have spoken to Bulinan, as he may need some influence brought to bear, to bring about a commencement. I will be glad if you
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are likely to have an opportunity of seeing him.
As to Hotel, could Ld. Zetland lay the Foundation Stone in the week commencing Augt. 26, give him a choice of day – we ought to be moving.
I have got the consent of the Board of Trade to open Saltburn Br. and will to day
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issue a Bill for trains to run on & after Monday.
I remain Resp’ly
Thos. Macnay
H Pease Esq. MP