Journal entry – John Grey – 1 Sep 1834

Monday 1st September 1834



Heard from Mr Burnett that he would instruct Mr Bainbridge, Solicitor at Alston, to prepare the Conveyance of the Tithes of his Property in Alstonmoor.  Rode to Fourstones where I inquired into the state of the Colliery & Lime Works with respect to their short Workings.  They have still a good deal to make up for, though not so much under the head of Lime, as appears by their accounts, because they are in the habit of giving larger measure to the County Carts than that by which the quantity is regulated.  The difference however is easily calculated.  The Doors, Granary Windows & all the outside Woodwork of the Farm Buildings here were in so bad a state, never having been painted, that I found it necessary to have them repaired where needful & all painted over.  I then went over the Farm of Allerwash, where the Turnip Crop is excellent & that of Corn better than usual.  The Buildings here too are undergoing some repairs, as the Tenant is entering upon a Lease by which he is bound to keep & leave them so.  The weather having become favorable again all Hands are occupied in the Harvest, so that Draining & all kinds of work are suspended, & we have less to look after than usual.  Returned by Coastley &  Westwood Farms.