Pages 67 and 68 of the manuscript section of Robert Stephenson's diary
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[Page 67]
Monday, August 18, 1834
With Mr. Ralston and Contractors for 5 Locomotive Engines for America – one to be delivered in 12 weeks – one each succeeding month – Saw Mr. Creed, Mr. Parker & Mr. Starbank.
Tuesday 19
At St. John’s Wood writing letters – and reports – examining drawings of Wolverton Contract
Designing plan of Viaduct.
Wednesday 20
At Cornhill – delivered report on Weedon deviation - called on Starbank and settled with him respecting Belgian business.
[Page 68]
Thursday, August 21, 1834
London & Birmingham Rw. General Meeting – Attended Meeting at London Tavern.
Friday 22
At Cornhill – made several calls in the city – Ralston, Starbank, Gibson & c.
Wrote several letters.
Saturday 23
Walked over the line from Hunton Bridge to London with Mr.Calvert, Mr. Garnett, Mr. Warren, & Mr. Strange.
Sunday 24
At Church.