Pages 156 and 157 of John Graham's report book 1835-1838

[Page 156]

August 25th 1837
John Graham Reports to the Commettee

That there is in the Works at Shildon about 20 Tons of Old Mettle and Also a quantity of Old Iron and Steel

[Page 157]

September 1st 1837
Jno Graham Reports to the Commettee

The Coaches has been throwing off the Way twice during the Week at the Same Curve as was Reported Last week, J G found that it was not safe going Round the above Curve at a reduced Speed desired the contractor to put down Malable Iron for the Out Side Rail which he has done

[The following in another hand in purple pencil]

{ NOT SAFE EVEN GOING SLOW }