Pages 16 and 17 of the Robert Stephenson & Co Ltd minute book no.1
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- 1824-06-30-1824-08-31
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[Page 16]
Newcastle upon Tyne 30 June 1824
To Mr Michael Longridge
Dear Sir,
As I am desirous that my Son Robert should purchase my shares in the Business carried on here under the Firm of “Robert Stephenson & Company”, I will be obliged by your stating my wish to the Partners and procuring their consent to the transfer from this date. I am &c
[Signature] Geo Stephenson
[Page 17]
Memo this 31. Day of August 1824
In compliance with the annexed request, we do hereby agree that the within-named Robert Stephenson shall become the purchaser of George Stephensons two Shares from the 30, day of June last, at such a sum as may be agreed upon between themselves
[Signatures] Edward Pease holding 4 Shares
Mich. Longridge holding 2 Shares