Pages 114 and 115 of John Graham's report book 1831-1833

[Page 114]

July 20th Reports made to the Stockton and Darlington Railway Commettee by John Graham

July 13th

As John Peacock was Lowering down the Loading waggons in Darlington Run for to get his own out at the Switches; The waggons behind those that he was Lowering down came away and Joined against the waggons he was lowering down and broke several waggons; He ought to have gon for the Man that is there for the purpose of Runing the waggons to have Assisted him

Damage about £9 “16 “10. {To pay the damages}

[Page 115]

July 16th

George Barminghams man came down Darlington Run at a Furious rate and Ran with grate violence up against the Standing waggons and broke several Waggons and Lamed himselfe; Damage don to Waggons about 50/-
{To pay the damages 25/- 25/- fine. /}

July 18th

William Straffair was brought before the Majestrates at Stockton by John Sedgwick for Leaving waggons upon the Main Line on Stockton Battrey and Obstructing the Passage; The Majestrates cleared him as there was nothing in the Companeys Laws or by Laws that would