Pages 101 and 102 of the manuscript section of Robert Stephenson's diary
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[Page 101]
Monday, December 15, 1834
St. John’s Wood – at Southampton offices writing several, letters & c & Settled width of Chalk Farm Bridge & road leading thereto.
Tuesday 16
Met Sir J. Mc.Adam at Kilbirn Bridge – agreed about approach to Bridge – Agreed with Nicholls to mark the Road Change to be approved by Sir James.
Wednesday 17
At Cornhill – Iron Rails let Contract let.
Coperfield Iron Works got it.
[Page 102]
Thursday, December 18, 1834
At St. John’s Wood giving directions for plans & specifications during my absence at NCastle.
Friday 19
Left by High[illegible] for NCastle Tyne.
Saturday 20
Arrived at NCastle upon Tyne – took up any quarters at Hardcastle
Sunday 21
At Factory with Hutchinson all day nearly.