Pages 156 and 157 of John Graham's report book 1838-1845

[Page 156]

Agreable to the Minute of Last week Respecting the Coals Sold at Evenwood Bridge I waited upon the Manager who informed me that there Wagons Sent to the above place was filled to the Best of his Judgment as neat three Tons as possable

{ J Pease Jr }

[Page 157]

August 4th 1843
John Graham Reports____________

John Batey Coach Engine driver who had the Misfortune to Loss his Legg has so far recovered that he consideres himself capable of resuming his former Situation

The Etherley Engine being now made to work with one Rope I would Recomend a Wire Rope to be put on and the two Hemp Ropes taking off the Engine would be much Easeyer Managed