Pages 93 and 94 of the manuscript section of Robert Stephenson's diary
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[Page 93]
Monday, November 17, 1834
St. John’s Wood – with Mr. Barker read over Thornton’s agreement in Brockhall.
At Cornhill met Mr. Creed, Mr. Rowley & Mr. Parker respecting Jackson & Sheddon’s Agreement.
Delivered valuation of Stock to Mr. Creed.
Tuesday 18
St. John’s Wood – met Mr. Parker’s Bedford Row respecting Jackson & Sheddon’s Account.
With Mr. Parker at the Southampton Office receiving determination about Extension to Euston Square.
Wednesday 19
Laid extension line to Euston Sq. before the Board Mr. Renles declared his opinion against any extension into London beyond Camden Town. The general feeling of the Board was against him – adjourned meeting until Friday 12 oclock.
[Page 94]
Thursday, November 20, 1834
At St. John’s Wood, met with Parker the Creditors of Jackson & Sheddon nearly all agreed to take 15/ per pound.
Friday 21
Board met to discuss the Euston Sq. Extension Mr. Renles decidedly against it – The Board divided without coming to any conclusion.
Saturday 22
St. John’s Wood writing letters – arranging with Mr. Birkinshaw mode of proceeding with No. 1B Contract.
Sunday 23
At Hampstead Church