Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/10
Glassworks Stock Book

Creation dates: 1772 - 1774

Extent and Form: 33 pp 

Physical characteristics: Leather bound volume, 32 x 21cm.


Scope and Content

Volume containing account of materials used in the glassworks [Hartley/Seaton Sluice] weekly 23 Nov 1772 - 11 Dec 1773, daily 30 Nov 1773 - 10 Sept 1774




Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/11
Payments for Coal and Salt Shipped

Creation dates: 1782 - 1787

Extent and Form: 264 pp 

Physical characteristics: Leather bound volume, 32 x 21cm.


Scope and Content

Volume containing copy bill's for payment for coal and salt shipped [from Seaton Sluice] payable by the ship masters or their agents or bankers to the account of Messrs Surtees and Burdon for Sir John Delaval, 23 Oct 1782 - 26 June 1787




Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/12
Glassworks labourers Account Book

Creation dates: 1796 - 1802

Extent and Form: 116 pp 

Physical characteristics: Leather bound volume, 32 x 21cm.


Scope and Content

Volume containing daily accounts of labouring work done at the glassworks at Seaton Sluice, listing names of employees, days worked and wages paid, 25 Nov 1796 - 31 Dec 1802

In back of volume, daily accounts of labouring work done in demolishing the old glasshouse, 1 Jan - 26 Feb 1800, erecting the new glasshouse, 26 Feb - 8 Nov 1800 and cutting seaweed and burning kelp, 3 June 1801 - 25 Aug 1802




Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13
Colliery Report Book

Creation dates: 1811 - 1829

Extent and Form: 388 pp 

Physical characteristics: Leather bound volume, 39 x 26cm. entitled Reports Vol 1 on spine, index at front,


Scope and Content

Volume containing reports, estimates and copy letters of Matthias Dunn and others, 1811 - 1829



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/1
Creation dates: 23 March 1811

Scope and Content
Description of the method of conveying coal to the Tyne and Wear from Urpeth Colliery, sent to the Tradesman's Magazine including description of the inclined planes constructed by Mr Cook and the drawing machinary used with plan and elevation of the drawing machine and plan of the line of the waggonway, coloured, no scale



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/9
Creation dates: 13 Nov 1813

Scope and Content
Report re the salt water spring at South Birtley including drainage methods and the separation of fresh and salt water and the effects on Engine Pit, with plan and section showing the water level at Goodspeed and Engine Pits, scale 2ch: 1" and plan and section of Engine Pit, no scale



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/17
Creation dates: 20 April 1814

Scope and Content
Estimate of the probable duration of Hebburn Colliery, (incomplete)



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/23
Creation dates: 20 Oct 1814

Scope and Content
Estimate of working costs for Jarrow Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/29
Creation dates: 28 Nov 1814

Scope and Content
Extracts from accounts for Coxlodge Colliery and estimate of working costs



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/41
Creation dates: 6 Dec 1824

Scope and Content
Report re coal workings on Felton Moor belonging to Messrs Riddell and Davidson including description of previous workings and drainage and recommendations re re-opening the pits, with plan showing area of old workings and sites of pits and landowners, no scale



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/50
Creation dates: April - May 1815

Scope and Content
Specifications for a Trevithwick Engine required for Jarrow East Way



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/54
Creation dates: 26 June, 14 July 1815

Scope and Content
Queries by Hugh Taylor, agent to the Duke of Northumberland re Backworth Colliery and report re the extent and methods of previous workings and the reasons for discontinuing these, by Edward Steel, William Dormont and Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/62
Creation dates: 16 Aug 1816

Scope and Content
Report re a dispute between the Duke of Northumberland and Miss H. Ellison of Whitley re the laying of waggonways over her copyhold property, with plan showing the line of the waggonway and landowners



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/67
Creation dates: 3 Jan 1817

Scope and Content
Report re the method of working over the dyke in Townley Main Colliery with recommendations re ventilation and drainage, estimate of costs and plan of the workings, scale 2ch: 1"



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/72
Creation dates: 9 Jan 1816

Scope and Content
Description of safety lamps designed by George Stephenson and Sir Humphrey Davy with note re trials and drawing of Stephenson's lamp



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/75
Creation dates: 17 Feb 1816

Scope and Content
Detailed report on conditions in Heaton Old Pit after the Heaton Colliery disaster 3 May 1815 including descriptions of the state and position of the bodies, plan of the workings showing the position of the bodies and opinion re the causes of death



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/81
Creation dates: 21 May 1816

Scope and Content
Report re the situation of the Glebe Coal at Washington, B Pit with section of the seam



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/83
Creation dates: 20 Sept 1816

Scope and Content
Description of Dr Claney's steam lamp with note of trials and drawing of the lamp



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/85
Creation dates: nd [c. 1817]

Scope and Content
Plan of the Royalties belonging to Robert Shafto Esq and the Rectory of Washington, coloured to show royalty owners, position of the glebe coal and position of the pits, no scale, (inserted)



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/85
Creation dates: 9 Sept 1817

Scope and Content
Report re the coal in the Glebe Hutton Seam to be worked from the A Pit, Washington Colliery, with section of the seam and calculations re produce



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/89
Creation dates: 19 May 1818

Scope and Content
Report re problems with water at Townley Colliery and the effects of drainage from Emmerson's Forge, with plan of the workings showing the dyke



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/92
Creation dates: May 1818

Scope and Content
Description of samples of various types of coal and other minerals found at Hebburn and Jarrow Collieries



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/97
Creation dates: nd [c. 1818]

Scope and Content
Observations on the strata and various geographical features of the Newcastle coal district with synopsis of the seams as they appear on the Tyne and Year



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/102
Creation dates: 1 June 1818

Scope and Content
Note re the water from Emmerson's [...] at Townley Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/103
Creation dates: 6 Nov 1818

Scope and Content
Report re Gateshead Park Colliery including sections of seams



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/105
Creation dates: 30 July 1819

Scope and Content
Appointment of William Stobart of Pelaw, agent and Matthias Dunn as arbitors in a dispute between Thomas Wade of Hylton Castle and John Watter of Fatfield re interest due



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/106
Creation dates: Feb 1819

Scope and Content
Report re coal mines in the Loire Region of France, including working, ventilation and drainage methods, quality and quantity of available coal, numbers of employees and costs



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/121
Creation dates: 1812

Scope and Content
Table showing the extent of coal mines in the Loire Region, France, table of measures and list of French mining terms



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/126
Creation dates: 19 April 1819

Scope and Content
Notes re the valuation of Penshaw and Rainton Collieries taken at the marriage of Lord Stuart to Lady Francis [Vane Tempest]



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/128
Creation dates: 20 April 1819

Scope and Content
Report re current workings in Dunwell Pit including ventilation with section of the seam and working costs



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/130
Creation dates: 26 April 1819

Scope and Content
Report re current workings in Resolution Pit, including drainage



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/132
Creation dates: 30 April 1819

Scope and Content
Report re current workings in Hunters House Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/132
Creation dates: 18 Aug, 7 Oct 1819

Scope and Content
Valuation of Wallsend Colliery stock consequent to a dispute between Robert Grea of South Shields and the proprietors



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/146
Creation dates: 14 Feb 1820

Scope and Content
Report re Eglingham Colliery including section of seam, working methods, working costs and profits with plan showing ancient and current workings, no scale



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/150
Creation dates: 19 Feb - 9 March 1820

Scope and Content
Queries by John Buddle re Hazard Pit, Rainton Colliery including ventilation and pillar working with recommendations re working methods with plan of the workings, scale 4ch: 1" and notes made for the report by Matthias Dunn and Geoege Hill



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/158
Creation dates: 5 Jan 1821

Scope and Content
Valuation of Fram Pit stock taken at the marriage of Lord Stuart to Lady Frances Vane Tempest



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/159
Creation dates: 5, 24 Feb 1821

Scope and Content
Notes for a report re the results of borings at Usworth Colliery and queries and recommendations based on the above notes, by Thomas Fenwick and Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/166
Creation dates: 16 Aug 1819

Scope and Content
Note re a subpoena to attend the case of a dispute between Mr Bonner and the Killingworth Owners re outstroke rents, issued to John Buddle, T. Smith, William Stobart, Matthias Dunn, Ralph Fenwick, Hugh Taylor, Edward Steel and Thomas Elliott



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/168
Creation dates: 1819

Scope and Content
Plan of the Outstroke and Water Course Drifts at C and D Pits, Killingworth, coloured to show royalty owners, no scale, Refers to case NRO 3410/For/1/13/166-167



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/169
Creation dates: 7 March 1821

Scope and Content
Notes re the conduct of the case in NRO 3410/For/1/13/166-168



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/172
Creation dates: 6 May 1823
Physical characteristics: Scale 1ch: 1"

Scope and Content
Report re Cow Close and West Pits Colliery particularly re the best method of draining and re-opening the colliery with estimate of working costs and plan of the workings



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/182
Creation dates: 29 Oct 1829
Physical characteristics: No scale

Scope and Content
Report re current workings at Wilkwood Colliery including section of the seam and sketch plan of the colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/187
Creation dates: 1804-1824

Scope and Content
Report re a royalty at Westgate and Gallowgate, Newcastle, to be sold by George Humble, including sections of strata, estimates of working costs and profits, by Matthias Dunn, 20 Feb 1824 and valuation by John Buddle, 1804



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/193
Creation dates: 13 May, 18 Aug 1812

Scope and Content
Memorandum from Matthias Dunn's memoranda book re current workings at Elswick with sections of seams and estimates of merchantable coal



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/196
Creation dates: 28 Feb 1829

Scope and Content
Estimate of working costs for North Elswick Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/199
Creation dates: Aug 1801
Physical characteristics: (plan a loose page stuck into the volume).

Scope and Content
Plan of Callerton Colliery with reference showing the lines of the seams and water levels, marking pits, scale 12ch: 1" with estimate of the quantity of merchantable coal



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/203
Creation dates: 3 Oct 1823

Scope and Content
Report re St Bees Royalty leased by the Earl of Lonsdale from St Bees School, including details of the lease with reference to mineral leases in the Northumberland coalfield, history of the workings, extent of the area leased, current workings and quantity and value of the merchantable coal produced. Refers to evidence given by Mr Peile and by Lord Lonsdale. Includes plan showing the extent of the royalty and workings, scale 150 yds: 1",



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/231
Creation dates: nd [c. 1823]

Scope and Content
Estimates of the cost of re-opening Aycliffe Heads Colliery including drainage



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/234
Creation dates: 29 March 1824

Scope and Content
Report re Great Eppleton Estate at the request of Frances Mascall including estimate of the quantity and valuation of merchantable coal and proposed rents to be charged to the Hetton Coal Co, includes plan of the estimate, naming adjacent royalties, scale 16ch: 1", by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/242
Creation dates: Aug - Sept 1824

Scope and Content
Report re a tract of coal at Hetton Colliery leased by Lord Londonderry to be worked from Hazard and Dunwell Pits with estimates of available coal and working costs, sections of seams, abstracts of accounts for Hazard and Dunwell Pits and estimate of profits by Thomas Morris and Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/258
Creation dates: 26 Jan - 5 March 1826

Scope and Content
Statment of various questions re the costs of facilities offered by the proprietors of Backworth Colliery to the proprietors of Earsdon for the production and transport of coal from Earsdon, submitted for arbitration, with arbitration award by Nicholas Wood and Matthias Dunn re the following charges - erection and maintenance of a pumping engine, making of an outstroke drift, transport of the Earsdon coal using machinary and waggonways belonging to Backworth and costs of the arbitration



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/265
Creation dates: May 1825

Scope and Content
Report re Black Rod Colliery, including King Cole Pit and Perberton Colliery, Wigan, Lancashire, belonging to Mr Hollinshead, including working methods, pillar workings, criticism of the small size of the winding engines ecessitating the use of small corves, waggonways and drainage with section of King Cole Pit, no scale, and plan of the workings [Black Rod Colliery]. marking King Cole Pit, scale 150yds: 1", loose in volume



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/278
Creation dates: nd [c. early 19th Century]

Scope and Content
Statements re standard coal measures by William Harlock and John Scott



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/280
Creation dates: 30 July 1825

Scope and Content
Valuation of Whitley Colliery and Ironstone Works awarded by Matthias Dunn for the overseers of Whitley Township, including notes re drainage



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/283
Creation dates: 5 Aug 1825

Scope and Content
Report re Edmonstone Colliery, near Edinburgh, belonging to Mr Wauchope including section of seams, drainage, quantity and quality of coal, description and criticism of the "longway" working method, account of working costs and estimate of capital expenditure needed



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/292
Creation dates: Aug 1825

Scope and Content
Supplementary report re Edmond stone Colliery, including descriptions of the "longway" and "stoup and room" working methods, ventilation, inefficient carrying methods, pumping and winding engines and tramways with recommendations for improvements



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/299
Creation dates: Aug - Sept 1825

Scope and Content
2 Letters from William Pike, Bucknowle, requesting advice re the wording of a clause in a lease of land for a railway to reserve the right of use of the railway to the lessor if required, with reply by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/306
Creation dates: Sept 1828

Scope and Content
List of collieries supplying coal to the port of Newcastle



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/307
Creation dates: 11 Oct 1825

Scope and Content
Section of the seam and notes re current workings, numbers and wages of employees at Etal Colliery, by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/309
Creation dates: 19 Sept 1825

Scope and Content
Memoranda re borings at Seghill with section showing the position of the Grey Seam



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/310
Creation dates: 1825

Scope and Content
Queries re the best method of winning coal from a 250 acre tract at North Hetton with recommendations re the location of the new winning and the sinking of two separate shafts for the working, by Thomas Fenwick, Ralph Fenwick and Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/316
Creation dates: 30 Jan 1826

Scope and Content
Letter from Thomas Morriss to Matthias Dunn enclosing the opinion of Mr Gregson re the new winning at North Hetton



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/319
Creation dates: 1, 2 Dec 1825

Scope and Content
Statement of the extent of land leased and conditions of the leases of various tracts of coal leased by Lord Londonderry to be transferred to Mr Russell with request for an opinion and report and valuation by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/326
Creation dates: 20, 25 March 1825

Scope and Content
Letter from Thomas Yambe Esq, Wakefield, Yorkshire requesting advice re the legal position of rating railways on profits and reply by Matthias Dunn re the procedure for rating railways in the Tyneside area



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/330
Creation dates: 9 May, 24 Aug 1826

Scope and Content
Statement of the case of Gilbert L. Meason against the executors of the late Duke of Queensbury claiming damages for losses incurred early termination of the lease of Sanquhar Colliery with details of the history of the case and opinion with estimate of the losses, by Matthias Dunn and Charles Landale



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/342
Creation dates: 25 April 1826

Scope and Content
Sections of Black Stone and Grey Seams, Cramlington Colliery, by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/343
Creation dates: Aug 1825

Scope and Content
Letter from Matthias Dunn to John Wauchope Esq re reports on Edmondstone Colliery See NRO 3410/For/1/13/283 - 298



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/345
Creation dates: 10 Oct 1825

Scope and Content
Letter from Matthias Dunn to John WauchopeEsq re criticisms of his recommendations for improvements at Edmondstone



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/348
Creation dates: 14 Sept 1826

Scope and Content
Report re current workings at Edmondstone with criticism of the failure to act on his recommendations for improvements in securing more economic workings, abstract of pay bills and estimate of working charges, by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/352
Creation dates: 29 - 31 March 1826

Scope and Content
Queries re problems with water breaking into the new winning at Seghill Engine Pit, including whether the pit should be abandoned, with recommendations, including comparisons of the costs of a new sinking or drainage for the present one, by John Buddle, John Watson, Nicholas Wood and Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/358
Creation dates: 7 March 1827

Scope and Content
Report re Gilmerton Colliery at the request of Alex Smith, including details of the seams, previous and present workings, recommendations re the site of the new winning and proposed terms of a lease to Mr Marshall, 28 July, 14 Sept 1826, with additional reports re revised terms, 6 Nov 1826 and Mr Marshall's workings



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/366
Creation dates: 18 Sept 1826

Scope and Content
Report re Wemyss Colliery, Fifeshire, including previous and current workings and recommendations re future working methods, building of an inclined plane, use of flat ropes to replace chains in the engine and the site of a new sinking, by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/374
Creation dates: 5 March 1827

Scope and Content
Additional report re Wemyss Colliery detailing progress in carrying out the recommendations



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/13/380
Creation dates: 1826-1828

Scope and Content
Memoranda and report re Niddrie Colliery, Mid-Lothian, belonging to Wauchope Esq, including details of seams, previous workings, number and wages of employees with recommended terms for a lease, 3, 22 Nov 1826, and plan of the Niddrie Coalfield belonging to Andrew Wauchope Esq, coloured to show the extent of the coalfield, marking adjoining owners and the Edinburgh to Dalkeith Railway, no scale, 1828




Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14
Report Book

Creation dates: 1826 - 1832

Extent and Form: 435 pp 

Physical characteristics: Buckram bound volume, 41 x 26cm, entitled Reports Vol II on spine and marked "Matthias Dunn, Jarrow Colliery", on flyleaf.


Scope and Content

Volume containing reports, estimates, valuations and correspondence, mainly of Matthias Dunn re collieries in Scotland, Ireland and Northumberland and Durham, 1826 - 1832

Index at front.



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/1
Creation dates: 15 March 1823 - 10 Aug 1827

Scope and Content
Reports and correspondence re Wanlock Head Lead Mines, including details of the veins, results of experimental operations to increase the productivity of the mines and agreements reached with the Duke of Buccleugh



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/36
Creation dates: 16 Feb 1827

Scope and Content
Letter from Alex Smith to Matthias Dunn re Skeltie Muir Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/37
Creation dates: 9 March - 23 May 1827

Scope and Content
Report re Skeltie Muir Colliery, belonging to the Earl of Dalhousie including sections of seams, previous workings, sketch plan of the colliery, no scale, with recommendations re the lease



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/40
Creation dates: 16, 27 Dec 1826

Scope and Content
Queries by Thomas Morriss re pillar working in Benwell and Hazard Pits, North Hetton Colliery, with recommendations by Matthias Dunn and Thomas Fenwick



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/47
Creation dates: 14 Sept 1826

Scope and Content
Report re Birslie and Preston Grange Collieries, Haddington, belonging to Sir J. Grant Suttie, including sketch plan of Birslie scale 200yds: 1", section of seams, current workings, ventilation, establishment with recommendations re improved haulage and working methods at Birslie and coal available at Preston Grange with estimate for a new winning, by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/58
Creation dates: 20 Nov 1828

Scope and Content
Memoranda re Birslie and Preston Grange with recommendations re haulage and working methods, including drawing of a basket, by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/60
Creation dates: 21 Feb - 13 June 1827

Scope and Content
Reports re Edmundstone Colliery including recommendations re working methods, haulage and drainage and notes re a case between John Wauchope and Alexander Stenhouse, tenant, re the carrying out of provisions of the leases by Matthias Dunn and James Maclaren



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/69
Creation dates: 31 March - 31 Dec 1827

Scope and Content
Reports re Castle Comer Colliery, Kilkenny, Ireland, belonging to C.H. Butler-Clark, M.P., including description of seams, selling prices, establishment, available coal, with recommendations re improved working methods including detailed directions re wages, hours and working practices and establishment of a subscription fund for distressed miners, with section of the colliery showing 3' and 4' seams, scale approx one fifth Mile: 1", additional reports re current workings at Rock, Mooneys, Coolbawn, Tourtane, Crutt, Coolaleen and Boneyarrow and letter to the Marquis of Ormond re the construction of a railway to connect the Kilkenny Collieries with the Athy Canal, by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/106
Creation dates: Nov 1825 - 3 June 1828

Scope and Content
Case for arbitration by the Attorney General re a proposal by the Earl of Lonsdale to give up the present lease and take a new lease of coal under the St. Bees School Charity lands, including statements of coal produced, reserves and selling prices and fixing of the rent, by Matthias Dunn, John Buddle and Nicholas Wood



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/116
Creation dates: 30 Aug, 22 Oct 1827

Scope and Content
Report re copper mines at Buncle and Preston, Berwickshire for Lord Douglas, including previous working and possible prospects and proposed terms for a lease, by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/121
Creation dates: 27 Sept 1827

Scope and Content
Report re Hetton Colliery including working methods, pillar working, rolleyways, pumping and locomotive engines, production and costs, by Matthias Dunn and Thomas Easton



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/130
Creation dates: 16 Sept, 1 Oct 1825

Scope and Content
Request to John Buddle for a report on the Dundee Railway with observations on the line of the railway from Dundee to the Valley of Strathmore proposed by Mr Landale and projected costs, by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/137
Creation dates: 22 June 1827 - 16 Dec 1828

Scope and Content
Reports and calculations re the stationary engines required on the Dundee Railway and re progress, including the building of a bridge near Dundee, with sketch plan of site of bridge



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/146
Creation dates: 1828

Scope and Content
Reports re coal at Somerside and Sheriff Hall Collieries belonging to the Duke of Buccleugh let to Sir John Hope, including drainage problems and possible drainage caused by barrier working with plan of Somerside Colliery showing pits and workings, scale 320': 1", Dec 1810, and valuation of the coal, by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/169
Creation dates: May 1828

Scope and Content
Report re coal at St. Helens Auckland by T. Fenwick and estimates of winning and working the Main Coal



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/173
Creation dates: 1 June 1828

Scope and Content
Additional report re Castle Comer Colliery (see NRO 3410/For/1/14/69) by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/188
Creation dates: 1 Aug 1828

Scope and Content
Additional report re Edmondstone Colliery (see NRO 3410/For/1/14/60) by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/192
Creation dates: 28 July - 11 Aug 1827

Scope and Content
Reports re Dalmellington Colliery, Ayrshire including sections and sketch plans of seams at Camlarg and Auldna, by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/199
Creation dates: 1 Sept 1828

Scope and Content
Report re a dispute re the charge for drawing water out of Eighton Moor Colliery by the Team engine, by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/201
Creation dates: 14, 29 Sept 1828

Scope and Content
Request by John Martindale re coal available at Beamish and Stanley Colliery, re an increase in the basis and report by Edward Steel and Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/206
Creation dates: Oct 1828

Scope and Content
Additional report re Somerside and Sheriff Hall Collieries, (see NRO 3410/For/1/14/146) by Matthias Dunn and John Williamson



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/210
Creation dates: 11 July 26 Oct 1828

Scope and Content
Referral of the case of Dixons v. Buchanan re rights to work coal at Dundyvan to an arbitrator and report by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/219
Creation dates: 22 Oct - 31 Dec 1828

Scope and Content
Copy letters between Sir John Hope, John Gibson and Matthias Dunn re Somerside and Sheriff Hall including the renewal of the lease



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/242
Creation dates: Jan 1829

Scope and Content
Estimate of the cost of maintaining the Dundee Railway, by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/244
Creation dates: 13 Jan 1829, 29 Jan 1830

Scope and Content
Reports re the progress of the work on the Dundee and Newtyle Railway with details of costs and drawing of a drum for a 20 h.p. engine



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/261
Creation dates: 2 Feb 1830

Scope and Content
Report re current work at Gilmerton Colliery with details of present establishment



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/264
Creation dates: 3 Feb 1830

Scope and Content
Minutes re a meeting with Mr Wauchope re Niddrie and Abercorn, including sketch plan



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/266
Creation dates: Feb 1830

Scope and Content
Additional report re current workings at Edmondstone (see NRO 3410/For/1/14/60, /188) by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/269
Creation dates: 22 May 1830

Scope and Content
Report re Burdie House Limestone Quarry including estimates of costs of improvements including the erection of an engine, by Matthias Dunn



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/274
Creation dates: 1827 - 1829, 6 - 13 July 1830

Scope and Content
Valuation of Whitley Colliery for rating including letter from Thomas Sanderson, overseer and statement of coal produced



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/276
Extent and Form: 9 pp 
Physical characteristics: Printed

Scope and Content
Paper entitled Notice of the Edge Seams of Mid-Lothian with a Description of Gilmerton Colliery... by Matthias Dunn, from the Transactions of the Natural History Society of Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle, 16 Aug 1830

Related Material
See Transactions of the natural History Society of northumberland, Durham and newcastle, 16 Aug 1830


Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/280
Creation dates: 30 Oct 1830

Scope and Content
Report re improved working methods in Irish Collieries particularly the introduction of plank tubbing



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/285
Creation dates: 1830

Scope and Content
Memoranda and statements of evidence in a dispute between Messrs John and William Dixon and Walter Fredrick Campbell re clauses in the lease of Woodhall Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/342
Creation dates: 1831

Scope and Content
Memoranda re the introduction of railways into County Galway, including estimates of costs and probable traffic, report re the propesed line from Ballinasloe to Galway by Matthias Dunn and Mr Birmingham



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/363
Creation dates: 7 April 1831

Scope and Content
Statement of the current establishment at Denby Old Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/367
Creation dates: 16 April 1831

Scope and Content
Additional report re Galway Railway (see NRO 3410/For/1/14/342)



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/369
Creation dates: 21 May 1831

Scope and Content
Additional report re progress on the Dundee and Newtyle Railway, (see NRO 3410/For/1/14/244)



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/373
Creation dates: Aug 1831

Scope and Content
Memoranda re coal near Twizell with estimate of capital costs for sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/375
Creation dates: 1831

Scope and Content
Report re the coal properties of Col. Macadam Cathcart in Ayrshire including coal on the Darrlers Estate, with recommendations re terms of a lease and estimated capital costs of winning the colliery, current workings at Camlarg, with sketch plan of the workings and plan of Whatriggs Farm, marking coal pits, scale 4ch: 1", by Matthias Dunn, with copy letters between Matthias Dunn and Macadam Cathcart, and estimates of working costs



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/392
Creation dates: 8 March 1831

Scope and Content
Valuation of Hetton Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/396
Creation dates: 23 Feb 1831

Scope and Content
Memoranda re coal mines in Derbyshire with estimate of production



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/398
Creation dates: 4 June 1831

Scope and Content
Valuation of a tract of coal leased by the Hetton Coal Co



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/401
Creation dates: Aug 1831

Scope and Content
Memoranda re Farnacres Colliery from "old Sam Haggerstone" with letter from William Harvey re the re-opening of the colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/404
Creation dates: Oct 1831

Scope and Content
Memoranda re Harvey's Colliery, Norwood taken from old papers dated 1756



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/406
Creation dates: 1831 - 1832

Scope and Content
Reports recommending improvements in working methods at the Hetton Coal Company's Collieries including reduced working costs, repairs to the engine and rolley ways and investigations into management and valuation by Matthias Dunn and George Hunter



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/430
Creation dates: 13 Aug 1832

Scope and Content
Report re a dispute between the Earl of Minto and Lord Dundas re Cartmore Coal



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/14/435
Creation dates: 4 Oct 1832

Scope and Content
Revised valuation of Hetton Colliery including the Hartlepool Railway establishment




Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15
Colliery Report Book

Creation dates: 1832 - 1836

Extent and Form: 183 pp 

Physical characteristics: Buckram bound volume, 39 x 26cm. entitled Reports on front


Scope and Content

Volume containing reports and copy letters of Matthias Dunn and others, 1832 - 1836

Index at front.



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/1
Creation dates: 26 Dec 1832

Scope and Content
Reports re the best methods of extending the following collieries in Cumberland - Workington, with reference to improvement of underground carriage of coal, pumping engine and quality of coal, with estimate for a new winning, Harrington and Lowca



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/10
Creation dates: March 1833

Scope and Content
Report re Mostyn Colliery, N. Wales including description of the strata, ancient and current workings and drainage with recommendations re future working methods



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/18
Creation dates: nd

Scope and Content
Incomplete unidentified plan [Mostyn]



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/19
Creation dates: Feb 1833

Scope and Content
Plan of Two Yard Workings [Mostyn] marking Thomas, Engine and Roger Pits, old and new workings, scale 20yds: 1"



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/20
Creation dates: nd [c. 1833]

Scope and Content
Plan of Five Yard Coal [Mostyn] marking workings, Engine Pit and rolleyway, scale 40yds: 1"



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/21
Creation dates: April 1833

Scope and Content
Report re Dee Green Colliery, Flintshire including section of seam, current workings and proposed terms and considerations for a lease



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/25
Creation dates: 23 July, 12 Dec 1833

Scope and Content
Report and opinion re a dispute over the right of Sir John Hope to give up a lease of coal in Brunstone, Scotland, held from the Marquis of Abercorn, because the workings are no longer profitable



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/30
Creation dates: 13 Dec 1833

Scope and Content
Notes made by the arbitor in a dispute between the Earl of Minto and Lord Dundas with comments on the report of Mr Dunn re output and valuation, by John Cunningham, Edinburgh



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/33
Creation dates: 31 Dec 1833

Scope and Content
Letter from Hugh Watson requesting advise re the coal under the Vogrie Estate near Edinburgh



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/34
Creation dates: 21 Jan 1834

Scope and Content
Letter from H.G. Wright re the arbitration of the dispute between Sir John Hope and the Marquis of Abercorn (NRO 3410/For/1/15/25 - /29)



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/36
Creation dates: 3 Feb 1834

Scope and Content
Letter from Robert Johnson requesting a report re Heaton Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/37
Creation dates: 6 Feb 1834

Scope and Content
Resolution of the Heaton owners to request reports from Nicholas Wood, Matthias Dunn and Thomas Forster



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/38
Creation dates: 1834-1835

Scope and Content
Report re Heaton, Longbenton and Bigges Main, particularly D Pit, Benton Pit and Bigges Main with recommendations re future workings, quitting Heaton and Spanish Closes in May 1835, increasing the power of the Benton engine and the best method of winning Bigges Main, March 1834



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/46
Creation dates: 30 June 1834

Scope and Content
Report re current working methods at King's Pit Colliery with table of coal produced 1830 - 1834



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/48
Creation dates: May - June 1834

Scope and Content
Report re current workings in Rhewl, Thomas, Roger and March Pits, Mostyn Colliery with table of working costs, details of lease terms and recommendations re the installation of an endless chain system for drawing coal, improvements to the harbour and to the ventilation system



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/61
Creation dates: 30 June 1834

Scope and Content
Report re the Royalties of the Lords of Mold including current workings in Mold Town and Argoed Collieries and Coed Talon Iron Works with recommendations re conditions of the leases, appointment of an agent and legislation re ventilation



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/71
Creation dates: 15 March 1832

Scope and Content
Letter from Armorer Donkin enclosing a statement by Mr Harrison of London of costs for building a railway from Stanhope to Medomsley for the conveyance of lime



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/76
Creation dates: 4, 31 March 1834

Scope and Content
Minutes for a report and report re current workings in Norwood Colliery including estimated working costs, profits and valuation of stock



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/89
Creation dates: 24 April 1834

Scope and Content
Letter from Samuel Barrett requesting a revision of the estimates and valuation of Norwood to concur with an alteration in the vend basis



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/91
Creation dates: 26 April 1834

Scope and Content
Revised report of estimated costs, profits and valuation of Norwood



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/94
Creation dates: March 1835

Scope and Content
Report re seams of coal in Twizell Colliery with amount of coal available and estimated profit



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/96
Creation dates: May 1838

Scope and Content
Report re current workings, including the new winning at Crowtrees Colliery with valuation



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/100
Creation dates: June 1835

Scope and Content
Report re current workings at Mostyn Colliery including the sinking of the Engine Pit and estimated coal prices and recommendations re the improvement of the harbour and loading facilities



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/105
Creation dates: 19, 20 June 1835

Scope and Content
Request by John Buddle to Thomas Fenwick, George Johnson, Nicholas Wood, Matthias Dunn, John Foster and Thomas Morriss for a report re the system of ventilation in the Bensham Seam, Wallsend Colliery and the probable causes of the explosion, with report



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/107
Creation dates: 15, 18 July 1835

Scope and Content
Request by John Buddle to George Johnson, Nicholas Wood, Thomas Morriss and Matthias Dunn for a report re the effects of the explosion at Wallsend and possibility of restoring the colliery with report of probable causes, recommendations re improved ventilation and estimate of costs of restoring the pit



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/112
Creation dates: nd c. 1835

Scope and Content
Reports re sections of strata and quality of coal in the following collieries in Scotland, includes some notes re workings, ownership and transport
Nithsdale District, Dumfries, including Newark, Sanquhar, Town Muir, Kirkconnel and Cair Burn Collieries with plan marking pits, no scale
Dalmellington, Auldna
Kilmarnock District, including sketch plan showing the extent of the Blind Coal, no scale
Airdrie, Belluckney
Mid Lothian District, including Skethe Moor, Vogrie, Crighton and Peth Head
East Lothian District
Preston Grange
Fife Eastern District, including Wemyss Colliery
Dunfermline District, including Waterloo and Mary Pits



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/132
Creation dates: 10 July 1835

Scope and Content
Report re current workings in the collieries owned by the Lords of Mold including the sinking of the new Engine Pit at Mold Town Colliery, new winning at Argoed Colliery and Coed Talon Iron Works



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/137
Creation dates: 19, 20 Aug 1835

Scope and Content
Request by John Buddle to George Johnson, Nicholas Wood, Thomas Morriss and Matthias Dunn for a report re the restoration of ventilation in Wallsend Colliery following the explosion and report describing the ventilation system and recommending the re-lighting of the furnaces, improvements to the ventilation system and the use of safety lamps



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/141
Creation dates: 1 Dec 1835

Scope and Content
Report re current workings in collieries in North Wales, - Mostyn Colliery, including the completion of the sinking of the Engine Pit and recommendations for increased engine power and the provision of more colliers houses
Flint Colliery, including lack of progress at Brynoch Pit workings
Mold Town Colliery
Argoed Colliery, with details of prices for ship and landsale coal
Coed Talon Iron Works, including tables showing produce and different results achieved from using hot and cold air furnaces



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/154
Creation dates: 27 Feb 1836

Scope and Content
Memorandum of an agreement between John Hopper Esq and William Hedley for a lease for 21 years from 13 May 1836 of Crowtrees Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/159
Creation dates: c. 1834-1835

Scope and Content
Copy of NRO 3410/For/1/15/38 - 45



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/168
Creation dates: c. 1834

Scope and Content
Copy of NRO 3410/For/1/15/46 - 47



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/170
Creation dates: c. 1834

Scope and Content
Copy of NRO 3410/For/1/15/61 - 70



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/180
Creation dates: 26 May 1836

Scope and Content
Estimates of profits for North Hettön, Norwood, Gordon, Evenwood and Roddymoor Collieries



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/15/183
Creation dates: 7 July 1836

Scope and Content
Request for a report re the Amble Coalfield belonging to Lady Newburgh and Amble harbour, (incomplete, no report)




Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16
Colliery Journal and Report Book

Creation dates: 1814 - 1830

Extent and Form: 263 pp 

Physical characteristics: Buckram bound volume, 41 x 21cm, labelled Colliery Minutes Previous to July 1830 on front.


Scope and Content

Volume containing colliery reports and accounts, 1814 - 1817 and journal of colliery visits, 1825 - 1830, by Matthias Dunn, relating mainly to collieries in Scotland but also to the North East and Cumberland, 1814 - 1830

Index at front

Beginning at Page 11

Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/1
Creation dates: 7 May 1813

Scope and Content
Report re Catch Pit and Duke Pit, Wallbottle Colliery, including height of seams and the effects of the creep in Catch Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/4
Creation dates: 19 Oct 1814

Scope and Content
Notes re past workings in Stanley Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/5
Creation dates: 18 April 1815

Scope and Content
Account of relative costs of feeding horses on hay and corn and on cut hay and straw, given by John Robson, Felling



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/6
Creation dates: 31 July 1815

Scope and Content
Return of statistics re employees at Jarrow and Hebburn Collieries, including numbers killed in accidents, their dependents, amounts claimed in parish relief and numbers of employees



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/8
Creation dates: 23 Jan 1817

Scope and Content
Estimate of costs for building double pitman's houses with ground plan and elevation, no scale



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/11
Creation dates: 8 April 1825

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Whitehaven Colliery, investigation re the lease of St Bees coal held by Lord Lonsdale



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/21
Creation dates: 4 May 1825

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Cramlington and Seghill Collieries, dimensions of pits and engine cylinders and pumps



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/22
Creation dates: 19 July 1825

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Whitley Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/25
Creation dates: 9 Aug 1825

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Edmonstone Colliery, Edinburgh



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/30
Creation dates: 12 Aug 1825

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Alloa Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/31
Creation dates: 1825

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Valuation of Orrell coal, Sept 1825
Estimate of costs for the Dundee Railway, Aug - Sept 1825



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/34
Creation dates: [nd Sept 1825]

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Statement of coal prices at Dundee [nd Sept 1825]
Statement of coal consumption by James Taylor & Co, machine makers and Hackney and Chambers, spinners [nd Sept 1825]



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/35
Creation dates: nd 1825

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Statement of prices for cast iron at Dundee, [Sept 1825]
Statement of account by Mr Laing, coal dealer [Sept 1825]



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/36
Creation dates: 5 Oct 1825

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Wemyss Colliery, including section of Coal and Engine Pits to the Chemmiss and Bush Seams, no scale



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/41
Creation dates: 7 Oct 1825

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Edmonstone Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/42
Creation dates: 11 Oct 1825

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Etal Colliery, with plan of the workings and comments re wasteful working methods and plan showing the location of the pits, no scale



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/45
Creation dates: 3 Nov 1825

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
North Hetton Colliery, sinking a new pit



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/46
Creation dates: 19 Dec 1825, 24 - 28 March 1826

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Seghill Colliery, sinking of John Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/50
Creation dates: 1822 - 1825

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Investigation of Mr Mason's coal leases at Sanquar, Dumfries, including Newark Colliery, Knocking Engine Pit, Kirkonnel, Mansfield Colliery and Lime Works and table of profits



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/57
Creation dates: 7 June 1826

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Wanlock Head Lead Mine, including note of miner's diet, conditions and food prices



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/62
Creation dates: 1808 - 1823

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Table of Mason Barkers coal profits



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/63
Creation dates: May 1826

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Flockton Colliery, Yorkshire



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/64
Creation dates: [nd 1826]

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Account of Sanquar Glebe living



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/65
Creation dates: 6 July 1826

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
List of persons to whom river sale coal is delivered and vend for 30 June



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/66
Creation dates: 18 July 1826

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Description of the explosion at Townley Colliery with examination of a witness, Samuel Cooper



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/69
Creation dates: 21 Aug 1826

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Gilmerton Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/73

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Wemyss Colliery, with plan of the workings



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/75
Creation dates: 26 Aug 1826

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Newton Pit (Wemyss)



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/77
Creation dates: 26 Aug 1826

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Maw Pit (Wemyss)



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/79
Creation dates: 26 Aug 1826

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Birstie Colliery, with details of miners wages and duties, includes mention of women workers, plan showing the location of Lamp, Stair and Working Pits and drifts and abstract of working costs



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/87
Creation dates: 31 Oct 1826

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Wanlock Head Lead Mines



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/88
Creation dates: nd [c. 1826]

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Table of Scottish mining terms



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/90
Creation dates: 4 Nov 1826

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Gilmerton



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/91
Creation dates: 2 Nov 1826

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Niddry Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/92
Creation dates: 6 Nov 1826

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Walliford Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/93
Creation dates: 6 Nov 1826

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Birslie Colliery and Preston Grange



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/95
Creation dates: 6 Nov 1826

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Wemyss Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/96
Creation dates: 9 Feb 1827

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Preston Grange Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/98
Creation dates: 10 Feb 1827

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Gilmerton



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/100
Creation dates: nd [1827]

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Preston Grange Colliery, estimated cost of winning



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/101
Creation dates: nd [1827]

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Birslie, accounts



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/102
Creation dates: 13 Feb 1827

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Wemyss Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/106
Creation dates: 16 Feb 1827

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Edmonstone Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/108
Creation dates: 17 Feb 1827

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Skettie Muir Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/113
Creation dates: 31 March - 3 April 1827

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Birslie and Preston Grange Collieries



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/116
Creation dates: 1 May 1827

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Montague Main Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/118
Creation dates: 2 June 1827

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Castle Comer, Crut and Skehand Collieries, Queen's County and workings in Kilkenny, with details of miners conditions and diet



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/126
Creation dates: 11 June 1827

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Edmonstone Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/127
Creation dates: 28 July 1827

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Dalmellington Collieries



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/129
Creation dates: 3 - 4 Sept 1827

Scope and Content
Beginning at Page 11
Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Castle Comer Collieries including Rock and Wilson's Pits, Fourtane, with sketch plan showing the site of the pit, Boonyarrow, Coolenaleen and Crut Pits



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/136
Creation dates: 22 Sept 1827

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Hetton Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/137
Creation dates: 5 Oct 1827

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Explorations for coal and copper in Lord Douglas' estates, near Duns, Berwickshire



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/139
Creation dates: Oct 1827

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Edmonstone Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/140
Creation dates: 16 Oct 1827

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Hetton Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/145
Creation dates: 26 - 27 Oct 1827

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Whitehaven, including coal under St Bees School and Croft Pit, with sketch plan of water levels



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/148
Creation dates: 9 Nov 1827

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Elemore Colliery, including Isabella and George Pits



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/151
Creation dates: nd; 1827

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Eppleton winning, nd [Nov 1827]
Hetton Colliery and waggonway, 14 Nov 1827



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/154
Creation dates: nd [1827]

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Dimensions of cinder ovens



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/155
Creation dates: 5 Jan 1828

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Edmonstone Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/156
Creation dates: 8 Jan 1828

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Dundee Railway



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/159
Creation dates: 14 Jan 1828

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Sheriff Hill Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/163
Creation dates: 1828

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Gilmerton Colliery, 17 Jan 1828
Acomb Colliery, Jan 1828



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/165
Creation dates: 1828; 1848

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Crut Colliery, 23 April 1828
Mark Wilson's or Brick Pit [Castle Comer ?], 24 April 1848



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/167
Creation dates: 26 April 1828

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Skehana



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/168
Creation dates: May - 7 June 1828

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
New Etherley Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/170
Creation dates: 28 June 1828

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Edmonstone Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/172
Creation dates: 30 June 1828

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Gilmerton Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/173
Creation dates: 17 July 1828

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Birslie Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/175
Creation dates: 26 Aug 1828

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Team Colliery, dispute re the drainage of water sent from Eighton Banks into Team Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/177
Creation dates: 4 Oct 1835

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Birslie Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/178
Creation dates: 6 Oct 1828

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Dalkeith



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/179
Creation dates: nd [Oct 1828]

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Dundyvan Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/180
Creation dates: nd [Oct 1828]

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Calder Iron Works



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/181
Creation dates: 11 Oct 1828

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Drumpellier Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/182
Creation dates: nd [Oct 1828]

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Kirkintillock Railway charges



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/184
Creation dates: 1828

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Birslie Colliery, 14 Oct 1828
Preston Grange Colliery, nd. [Oct 1828]



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/185
Creation dates: Dec 1828

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Effects of the Townley Main flooding with calculations re the engine capacity



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/186
Creation dates: Dec 1828

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Sheriff Hall, Brunstane or Duddingstone and Niddrie Collieries, Linlithgow



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/188
Creation dates: 5 Jan 1829

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Edmonstone Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/189
Creation dates: 12 - 13 Jan 1829

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Dundee Railway



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/194
Creation dates: 15 Jan 1829

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Edmonstone Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/195
Creation dates: 27 Feb 1839

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Stockton, advantages of the Middlesburgh Railway



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/198
Creation dates: 25 March 1829

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Caprington Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/201

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Lime Quarry on the estate of Mr Cunningham, Lainshaw, Stewartown



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/202
Creation dates: 26 March 1829

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Caprington Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/208
Creation dates: 27 March 1829

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Irvine Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/211
Creation dates: March 1829

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Belluckney Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/213
Creation dates: March 1829

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Arden Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/214
Creation dates: 30 March 1829

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Birslie Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/215
Creation dates: 6 April 1829

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Clarence Railway



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/216
Creation dates: July 1829

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Boneyarrow Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/218
Creation dates: 14 July 1829

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Fitzgibbon's property at Glenagower, Limerick



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/219
Creation dates: 13 July 1829

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Journal of colliery visits with notes and observations for the preparation of reports, consisting mainly of sections of seams, descriptions of current workings, working costs, numbers and wages of employees, selling prices and profits
Loughill Colliery, Limerick



Reference: NRO 3410/For/1/16/221
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