Pages 154 and 155 of John Graham's report book 1838-1845

[Page 154]

by the Shildon Works Commettee to be 1380 £

On Friday Last the Rope upon the Black Boy Plain Broke with the Adelaid Colliery Waggons when near the Top of the Plain The Waggons went A Main to the foot of the Bank Damages about 20 £

[Page 155]

July 14th 1843
John Graham Reports That he has arranged with Henry Stobart Esqr for the present working of the Etherley Plain; Said H Stobart Esqr Agrees to find Men to work the Engine Ride the Banks, Find Hemp Oil Tallow & Coals for Engine and Oil or Grease for Waggons for the Sum of £11-13-4 per month = 140 £ per annum The Company to keep the Railway, Engine & Ropes in Repair; The Charge per Ton for Coals passing the Said Plain to be Left to the Commettee