Pages 79 and 80 of the manuscript section of Robert Stephenson's diary
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[Page 79]
Monday, September 29, 1834
At St. John’s Wood writing several letters – to Creed, Moorsom, Longridge, Taylean & Hutchinson – and Mr. Boothby - & Gooch.
Tuesday 30
St. John Wood – finished letter to Boothby – filled up Schedule of Wolverton Contracts, Calculating Kirkby deviation line – calculating the Wolverton Viaduct.
Wednesday October 1
Cornhill – letting Contracts N2C & N3C near Wolverton – let below the Estimate.
[Page 80]
Thursday, October 2, 1834
Mr. Parker & Mr. Gardiner at St. John’s Wood settling accommodation Bridges near Loughton & Bradwell – at Kilburn – examining Brickwork.
Friday 3
At St. John’s Wood writing letters - & c at Kilburn examining Brickwork.
Writing letters at office to Capt. Moorsom.
Saturday 4
At Watford – down the Tunnel with Mr. Forster.
Mr. Burk absent – examined foundations of Colne Bridge – considered them dangerous [illegible] the Arches designed in the Contract.
Sunday 5
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