Pages 64 and 65 of the Robert Stephenson & Co Ltd minute book no.1

[Page 64]

At a Meeting at the Works, Newcastle
9th Sept. 1848

Present Robert Stephenson
Edward Pease
Joseph Pease
William Hutchinson

In consequence of the lamented demise of George Stephenson Esq. C. E the interest of that gentleman now merges in that of Robert Stephenson Esq. M. P.
The statement prepared by the Cashiers has been produced & examined.
The assets comprise the Sum of £8000 - being the Bonds and Debentures of the Norfolk Railway Co
Said Bonds being now considered due - It is agreed that these be divided
£4000 - to Robert Stephenson
£4000 - “ Edward Pease
Said parties to be debited accordingly and the old Profit & Loss Account of the Partnership as heretofore subsisting to be credited by said payment. It is however understood that the liquidation of
said

[Page 65]

said Bonds is left under the care of Edward F Starbuck as being a party to the understanding upon which they were originally accepted in account

[Signatures]
Rob Stephenson
Edward Pease
Witness J Pease
W H Budden W Hutchinson