Journal entry – John Grey – 13 Sep 1833

By - gregpfinch13 Sep 1833
Document Type: Journal entry
Date: 13 Sep 1833
Correspondent: John Grey
Archive Source: TNA ADM 80 18
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Friday 13th September 1833



Alston

Drove to Alston to meet Mr Taylor on his return from Nent Head, and examined with him the accounts of some parties applying for a reduction of duty, of which he will give his own report.  He seems of opinion that to encourage a spirit which is now reviving in some measure in the mining district, it would be advisable to make that reduction for a time general. 



Lowbyer Inn

I examined with Mr Dickinson the change proposed by Walton at the Inn by making an additional entrance which would unquestionably be an improvement, & of which I here send an estimate amounting to £15.6.0.  Should the Board accede to Waltons request, perhaps it might be as well to promise him an allowance of £15 from his first payment of Rent after the work shall be satisfactorily completed which will be a security against any extra expenditure.

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