Pages 61 and 62 of Alfred Kitching's diary

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coals and coke – after a warm and lengthy discussion it was agreed to by a majority of 26 to 9.

4th day 6/12mo. Went by the 2.20 train to Shildon – Saw O. Gilkes and agreed with him to make 3 Setts of Castings for Loco. Engines which are to be remodelled - walked on to Bishop Auckland Station and returned by the 5 Oclock train – sent the parcel by mail train to J.K.

5th day 7/12mo. I was requested at the Board last week to confer with the Staith master (W. Fallows) relative to [struck through] who reported

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better accommodation being [struck through] was required for the Trimmers at Middlesbro. I went this morning by the 8.30 train – shortly after arrival there saw W F and arranged with him, for [struck through] hope to state my views upon the subject to-morrow.

6th day 8/12mo. Attended the meeting of Directors – the chairman of the Co. presided. I produced a plan for the Trimmers Cabins at Middlesbro which with some little alteration was thought suitable – tenders