Letter from Timothy Hackworth, London to Jane Hackworth (nee Golightly), Soho Works, Shildon

Going to Brighton with Mr Benjamin, encourage John Wesley Hackworth to continue whilst saving time, John Verson has an order for an iron vessel, talks about ways of managing production, Stephenson’s method, wants to advertise for men of good character and ability as smiths Boilers, Smiths Erecters [sic] and fitters, Thomas Hackworth [Timothy Hackworth’s nephew] will make a selection.