Pages 110 and 111 of John Graham's report book 1831-1833

[Page 110]

July 13th Reports made to the Stockton & Darlington Railway Commettee by John Graham

July 6th 2 waggons was Broke in Stockton Cut by George Newcomb Joining his Loaded waggons against the Standing waggons too forceably Damage 3 £ _ {To be fined the damage JP}

July 11th Thomas Fishburn for not Regulating his Spead in Coming down below Tenents Kilns but Ran voilently up against the waggons that was before him and Broke 1 waggon and A Horse Carrage
{To pay the damages JP}

[Page 111]

July 10th Middlesbro Lifting Engines was both defective and Stoped the Trade all the for-noon Mr Hackworth will give the Reason why the Old Engine was not in order

Gentlemen
as we are bothered and Stoped time after time with the Coal Fitters and Colliery Agents Runing waggons out of Stockton Cut and off the Battery down to the Shipping place before there turns and Leaving them upon the Main Line and Obstructing the trade; Two Cases of this Nature occured yesterday which I beg to call your attention as it