Pages 98 and 99 of John Graham's report book 1831-1833

[Page 98]

May 28th John Dixon Mathw Gibbon Thos Tarron Thos Laing and his Man Thos Robson James Gelson Thos Lyal for bringing the loaded waggons away from Shildon contrary to orders and without Tickets
{5/- each}

May 29th George Fairbridge for Drawing his waggons back with one chain and treading down the Foot paths upon Oak Tree Battrey {3/-}

[The following entry written in pencil]
May 31 and June 1st George Hildrah for Running his waggons over the Durham Road without Hanging on his Horse Contrary to Orders
{3/-}

[Page 99]

June 8th Reports made to the Stockton and Darlington Railway Commettee by John Graham

Gentlemen,

As we have to Commence loading the Coals from Shildon to Darlington with the Horses on Monday and from thence to Stockton with the Engines; we will be short of Power to lead the Coals from Stockton to Darlington, unless the Company Sends the 2 Square Engines to lead the Coals upon the Midlsbro Line, so that we may the use of the Midlsbro Horses to assist us at the west end _____ As the trade will be greatley Impeaded at Simpasture Curve on account of that part of the