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Miscellaneous documents

Reference: D/X 176 Catalogue Title: Miscellaneous documents Area: Catalogue Category: Other Records Description: Marquis of Bute: Garesfield and Tanfield Lea collieries

Covering Dates: 1838-1870

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Ref: D/X 176/1

Letters and related papers addressed to the Marquis of Bute. Principally concerning Garesfield and Tanfield Lea Collieries, but also containing correspondence on estate matters, including letters from Lord Ravensworth and Charles Clavering. Also proposed regulations for the future government of the coal trade in Durham and Northumberland, 1842; and a request by Durham County Conservative Association to the Marquis for an increased subscription, (1838). 1838-1842
(2 bundles)

Ref: D/X 176/2

Correspondence, principally between Anthony Hood & Co. of Newcastle and Garesfield Fitting Office and T. Collingdon, Bute Docks Office, Cardiff, concerning Garesfield Colliery, 1861-1870
(2 bundles)



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