Letter book, including accident reports and complaints

JBA/1/1
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, November 1805, re his examination of the workings of the Stobswood Colliery, Widdrington Colliery, Delaval Benwell Colliery, Heddon Colliery, Whicklaw Colliery, Usworth Colliery, East Holywell Colliery. Problems with each colliery are identified.

JBA/1/2
Reference for JB Atkinson, 12 November 1885.

JBA/1/3
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis,13 November 1885, re his expense account, and his travel to Long Framlington Colliery, Stella Colliery, Hedley Colliery, Stobswood Colliery, Widdrington Colliery, Holtwhistle Colliery and Hawsterley Colliery.

JBA/1/4-5
Letter from JB Atkinson, 23 November 1885, re his expense account, and objections made to it by the Home Office.

JBA/1/6
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 22 November 1885, re his inspections of various collieries, reporting problems with each colliery.

JBA/1/7
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 24 November 1885, re a letter addressed to him from the Secretary of State sent to Willis for transmission.

JBA/1/8
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 29 November 1885, re his inspections of Seaton Colliery, Low fell Colliery, Kibblesworth Colliery, South Lawfield [?] Colliery, Cowpea [?] Colliery and Hedley Colliery. Problems with each site are identified.

JBA/1/9-10
Expense/balance sheet of JB Atkinson, between 31 October and 30 November 1885.

JBA/1/11
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 6 December 1885 re his inspections of the Prestick, Dinnington, Hilda and Bedlington collieries. Problems with each colliery which breached the Act are identified.

JBA/1/12
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 7 December 1885, re an accident at the North Elswick coal drawing shaft, which killed one man. The letter details his inspection of the shaft.

JBA/1/13
Letter from JB Atkinson to G May [?], 7 December 1885, re his observations of the shafts of St Hilda Colliery, using a hygrometer.

JBA/1/14
Letter from JB Atkinson to L Clarence [?], 8 December 1885, re his upcoming inspection of Uswick Colliery. He requests that the water be drawn out of the shaft before this can take place.

JBA/1/15
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 9 December 1885, re his inspection of the Deckham Hall where John Ridley-Hewer died following an accident.

JBA/1/16
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Robson, 11 December 1885, re the white stone he sent to Prof. Bedson to be analysed, found to be a sulphate of Barytes and its monetary value.

JBA/1/17-18
Inquest report into the death of Robert Fenwick killed in the North Uswick sinking pit, 12 December 1885.

JBA/1/19
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Crawford, regarding the necessary publication of the evidence taken at the Usworth Inquest.
Letter from JB Atkinson to L [?] Hart, 14 December 1885, re the publication of the Usworth evidence.

JBA/1/20
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 14 December 1885, re his inspection of Fallowfield Colliery, North Uswick sinking pit, Mickley [?] Colliery and his attendance at the North Uswick inquest. Problems with each colliery are detailed.

JBA/1/21
Inquest report, 15 December 1885, into the death of John Watson at Burnopfield [?] Colliery.

JBA/1/22
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Burt [?], 15 December 1885, re him visiting Burt [?] at his house.
Letter from JB Atkinson to L [?] Graham, 18 December 1885, re the publication of the evidence from the Usworth inquest.

JBA/1/23
Inquest report, 17 December 1885, into the death of Robert Carle at Haston [?] Colliery.

JBA/1/24
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 23 December 1885, re his inspections of Burnopfield [?], Edgeworth and Poutop collieries. Problems with each site are detailed.

JBA/1/25
Inquest report, 23 December 1885, into the death of Thomas Harle at Spen Colliery.

JBA/1/26
Inquest report, 24 December 1885, into the death of Peter Mullaney at Haston [?] Colliery.

JBA/1/27-28
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson 30 November-31 December 1885.

JBA/1/29
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 2 January 1886, re his inspections of Usworth, Gareefield [?], Montagu, Prudhoe, Springwell and Corbridge Collieries. Problems with each site are detailed.

JBA/1/30
Notes on the locations of Montagu Colliery and Springwell Colliery, and the travel expenses of JB Atkinson.

JBA/1/31
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 10 January 1886, re the plan for a paper on explosions within the collieries.

JBA/1/32
Inquest report, 11 January 1886, into the death of Joseph Kidd at Harston Colliery.

JBA/1/33-34
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 16 January 1886, re his inspections of the Benwell, Wylam, Wearmouth, Greenside, Stangate, North Wylam, Beamish Busty and Blaydon collieries. Problems with each site are detailed.

JBA/1/34
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Nixon, 16 January 1886, re the payment for the movement of rabbits and horses on his farm.

JBA/1/35-36
Letter from JB Atkinson to C [?] Foster, 16 January 1886, re his knowledge of the effects of explosions in metalliferous mines.

JBA/1/37
Letter from JB Atkinson to CG Longbotham, 17 January 1886, re the payment of his money to an orphanage, and payment of money to the poor.

JBA/1/37
Inquest report, 18 January 1886, into the death of George Adey [?] at St Hilda Colliery.

JBA/1/39-40
Inquest report, 20 January 1886, into the death of John Carley [?] at Montagu Colliery.

JBA/1/40
Letter from JB Atkinson to I [?] Graham, 22 January 1886, re an article from the Times on an explosion at Hardy Colliery, and the necessity of publishing the evidence from the Usworth inquest.

JBA/1/41
Inquest report, 21 January 1886, into the death of Owen Cochran [?] at Washington Colliery.

JBA/1/42
Letter from JB Atkinson to C Foster, 25 January 1886, re the letter he received in respose to his query regarding mine explosions.

JBA/1/43
Letter from JB Atkinson to Sir RG Cross, 25 January 1886, re his assitance in his application for the position of Inspector of Mines in the Western District of Scotland.

JBA/1/44
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Crawford, 26 January 1886, re his application for the position of Inspector of Mines in the Western District of Scotland.
Letter from JB Atkinson to C Fenwick [?] requesting a reference to support his application for the position Inspector of Mines in the Western District of Scotland.

JBA/1/45
Letter from JB Atkinson to M [?] Cowen, 26 January 1886, re requesting a reference to support his application for the position Inspector of Mines in the Western District of Scotland.

JBA/1/46
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Burt [?], 26 January 1886, re requesting a reference to support his application for the position Inspector of Mines in the Western District of Scotland.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Lyttelton, 26 January 1886, re requesting a reference to support his application for the position Inspector of Mines in the Western District of Scotland .

JBA/1/47
Letter from JB Atkinson to G [?] Jones, 26 January 1886, re requesting a reference to support his application for the position of Inspector of Mines in the Western District of Scotland.

JBA/1/48
Letter from JB Atkinson to CM Palmer, 26 January 1886, re requesting a reference to support his application for the position of Inspector of Mines in the Western District of Scotland.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Jorcey [?], 26 January 1886, re requesting a reference to support his application for the position of Inspector of Mines in the Western District of Scotland.

JBA/1/49
Letter from JB Atkinson to S Dodds, 26 January 1886, re requesting a reference to support his application for the position of Inspector of Mines in the Western District of Scotland.

JBA/1/50
Letter from JB Atkinson to RS Watson, 26 January 1886, re
requesting a reference to support his application for the position of Inspector of Mines in the Western District of Scotland.
Letter from JB Atkinson, 26 January 1886, requesting a reference to support his application for the position of Inspector of Mines in the Western District of Scotland.

JBA/1/51
Letter from JB Atkinson to Albert Greg [?], 26 January 1886, requesting a reference to support his application for the position of Inspector of Mines in the Western District of Scotland.

JBA/1/52-3
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 27 January 1886, re his inspection of St Hilda, Usworth, Montagu, Washington, Redheugh, Throckley, Bebside [?] and Marsden collieries. Problems at each site are detailed.
Letter from JB Atkinson to RS Doukin [?], 27 January 1886, re requesting a reference to support his application for the position of Inspector of Mines in the Western District of Scotland.

JBA/1/54
Letters to J Cook, J Gilchrist and J Robson from JB Atkinson regarding their payment, 30 January 1886.

JBA/1/55
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 1 February 1886, re his inspection of Jogeton [?] Colliery. Problems at this site are detailed.

JBA/1/56
Letter from JB Atkinson to John Douglas, 2 February 1886, re papers regarding safety lamps. Letter requests details of an explosion at Seghill Colliery in 1864.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JW Bunning, 2 February 1886, re accepting an invitation to act on the Safety Mining Appliance Committee.

JBA/1/57
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Dickinson, 2 February 1886, re the vacancy he applied for being awarded to a Mr Rollandson.

JBA/1/58-9
Expense/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 31 December 1885 and 31 January 1886.

JBA/1/60
Note to LA Atherley-Jones from JB Atkinson, regarding forwarding information on the subject of colliery explosions.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Cook, 5 February 1886, re thanking him for the cheque he recieved.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 5 February 1886, re the cheque he recieved from J Cook and the need for another partner to work with this season.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 5 February 1886, re thanking him for the cheque he received.

JBA/1/61
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Lyttelton, 5 February 1886, informing him that the position of Inspector of Mines he applied for was filled by a Scotsman.

JBA/1/62
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 8 February 1886, recounting his visits to various mines. Breaches of the Act and problems at each site are detailed.

JBA/1/63
Inquest report into the death of Miles Cole resulting from an accident at Spen Colliery.

JBA/1/64
Document detailing the daily business of JB Atkinson, 10 February 1886.

JBA/1/65
Letter from JB Atkinson to WH Atkinson, 15 February 1886, re returning the papers he borrowed.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JR Atkinson, 10 February 1886, recommending his application to Seaton Delaval.

JBA/1/66
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 15 February 1886, recounting his visits to various mines. Problems with each site are detailed.

JBA/1/67
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 19 February 1886, describing the workings of the Usworth shaft following an accident there. Problems with the site are identified.

JBA/1/68
Letter from JB Atkinson to HCG Childens [?], February 1886, expressing his disappointment upon learning the vacancy of Inspector of Mines in the West of Scotland was filled by someone with inferior experience.

JBA/1/69
Inquest report, 20 February 1886, into the death of Michael Gallagher at Uspeth Colliery.

JBA/1/70
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 22 February 1886, re his inspection of various mines in the region. His observations of each site are detailed. Also mentions compensation to be paid to the family of a deceased miner, Robert Fenwick.

JBA/1/71
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Philipson Cooper Goodgens, 24 February 1886, re the court case, 'Fenwick Vs Elswick Coal Co.', declining to attend the court case.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Philipson Cooper Goodgens, 22 February 1886, acknowledging that he may be required to give evidence at the court case of 'Fenwick Vs Elswick Coal Co.'.

JBA/1/72
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Crawford, 27 February 1886, regarding the state of repair of the Usworth shaft.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 26 February 1886, re the plans WK Atkinson has drawn up.

JBA/1/73
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 2 March 1886, re his inspections of various mines in the region. Observations of each site are detailed.

JBA/1/74
Series of letters from JB Atkinson, 20-24 February 1886, illustrating his correspondence regarding the Fenwick Vs Elswick Coal Co. court case.

JBA/1/75
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 3 March 1886, re the plans for Usworth colliery.

JBA/1/76-77
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson, 31 January-28 February 1886.

JBA/1/78
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 6 March 1886, detailing why it was not necessary to inspect the workings of Whitehaven Colliery.

JBA/1/79
Letter from JB Atkinson to HCG Childens [?], 8 March 1886, re the requisitions he sent to J Willis to be forwarded to the Home Office, complaining of his lack of official courtesy.

JBA/1/80
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 10 March 1886, requesting WK Atkinson's company to finalise the paper on the Usworth colliery they have been working on.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 10 March 1886, re his reciept of the letter he sent.

JBA/1/81
Plans and written decsription of the fall of stone at St Hilda Colliery, and diagram and description of the shaft at Howden Hold Colliery. Dated 10 March 1886.

JBA/1/82
Letter from JB Atkinson to CG Shute of Hebburn Colliery, 12 March 1886, requesting two trucks of manure.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Reverend W Johnson, 12 March 1886, permitting him to fish in Honesty [?] Burn.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Snowball [?], requesting the renewal of his fishing lease.

JBA/1/83
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 16 March 1886, re the list of mines he previously sent him.
Letter from JB Atkinson to CG Shute, 13 March 1886, requesting manure.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 13 March 1886, re the reference sheet accompanying the plans.

JBA/1/84
Letter from JB Atkinson to HCG Childens [?], 22 March 1886, regarding his duties of Inspector of Mines in the Newcastle upon Tyne region, where he acted under the direction of Mr Willis.

JBA/1/85
Document showing the number of non-fatal accidents and persons injured in the Newcastle upon Tyne region in 1885.

JBA/1/86
Diagram and description of Ouston [?] colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 22 March 1886, re his visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 22 March 1886, containing figures and a report of non-fatal accidents Ouston [?] colliery.

JBA/1/87
Letter from JB Atkinson to HL Atkinson, 22 March 1886, advising hin on his career plans.

JBA/1/88
Diagram and description of an accident at Cramlington Scott Pit, 17 April 1886. Numbered list of features of the pit.

JBA/1/89-90
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson, 28 February-31 March 1886.

JBA/1/91
Letter from JB Atkinson to F [?] Ashwell, 3 April 1886, regarding the amount of heat, water and fuel required to power a coal mine (not specified).
Letter from JB Atkinson to C Le [?] Foster, 3 April 1886, re the paper he is writing.

JBA/1/92
Inquest report, 5 April 1886, into the death of John Lodd [?], at West Moon.

JBA/1/93
Document showing unspecified annual figures.

JBA/1/94
Document describing the measurements carried out by JB Atkinson, measuring the distances between Redheugh Colliery and Leam [?] Colliery.

JBA/1/95
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 12 April 1886, enclosing an inquest report and a Report of Royal Commissions.
Diagram and description of South ..field [?] Colliery.

JBA/1/96
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 17 April 1886, explaining that he did not receive a copy of the Report of the Royal Commission.
Letter from JB Atkinson to James Forrest, April 1886, re reports on explosions in coal mines.

JBA/1/97
Letter from JB Atkinson and WN Atkinson to James Forrest at the Institute of Civil Engineers, 20 April 1886, describing the paper they have written on explosions in coal mines.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WB Atkinson, 17 April 1886, explaining additions to their paper.

JBA/1/98
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 21 April 1886, regarding a broken shaft at an unspecified colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to SC Gone [?], 20 April 1886, describing a section of the Elswick pit.

JBA/1/99
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gradon [?], 22 April 1886, re the letting of a house.

JBA/1/100-101
Letter from JB Atkinson to HCG Childens [?], 24 April 1886, re his correspondence with the Home Office.

JBA/1/102
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 24 April 1886, containing a diagram with reference to a fatal accident at Bedlington Pit.

JBA/1/103
Letter from J [?] Leigh Pemberton, to J [?] Willis, 17 April 1886, re personal travel expenses.

JBA/1/104
Letter from JB Atkinson to F [?] R Atkinson, 25 April 1886, containing a table of figures regarding the number of lives lost in coal mine explosions in mines across the North East.

JBA/1/105
Inquest report, 18 April 1886, into the death of Thomas Armstrong, as a result of an accident at Leayes [?] Lintz Green [?].

JBA/1/106
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 28 April 1886, re the publication of the paper they wrote together.

JBA/1/107
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 28 April 1886, re the printing of their paper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to James Forrest, April 1886, expressing his disappointment that his paper was forwarded too late to be included in the upcoming session.

JBA/1/108
Document written by JB Atkinson, containing a diagram and description of an unspecified mine shaft.
Letter from JB Atkinson to John L [?] Bignall, 1 May 1886, requesting the renewal of a ticket.

JBA/1/109-110
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson, 31 March-30 April 1886.

JBA/1/111
List of unspecified annual figures.

JBA1/112
Letter from JB Atkinson to WB Eldon, 1 May 1886, detailing the features of a house.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 1 May 1886, regarding his personal expenses.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Arthur [?], regarding payment for the rental of a house.

JBA/1/113
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 4 May 1886, re him visiting certain collieries and the changes to his expense account.

JBA/1/114
Inquest report, 3 May 1886, into the death of Joseph Young at Swalwell Colliery.
Document written by JB Atkinson, containing a diagram and description of an accident at an unspecified colliery.

JBA/1/115
Letter from JB Atkinson to CG Harrison, 8 May 1886, re the rental of his country home.
Diagram and description of an explosion at Backworth House pit.

JBA/1/116
Letter from JB Atkinson to WB Scott, 9 May 1886, apologising for being unable to provide him with the information he required.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 8 May 1886 his expenses for recent visits to collieries.

JBA/1/117
Letter from JB Atkinson to R Osusly [?], 10 May 1886, re the uses of gunpowder in collieries.

JBA/1/118
Diagram and description written by JB Atkinson, of an accident at Bannington Colliery, 6 May 1886.
Description of the sudden death of a man at Bedlington Colliery, 7 May 1886.

JBA/1/119
Letter from JB Atlkinson to WK Atkinson, 16 May 1886, re the calculations of explosions in mines.

JBA/1/120
Letter from JB Atkinson to John Riddell, 16 May 1886, re his arrival in Newcastle.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 18 May 1886, re the death of Mr Wales, and the application to fill the vacancy left by him.

JBA/1/121
Inquest report into the death of John Ward-Hewen, as a result of an accident at Wearmouth colliery.

JBA/1/122
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Grey, 20 May 1886, re the vacancy for Inspector of the Districts in Wales, requesting his influence.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Burt, 20 May 1886, re the vacancy for Inspector of the Districts in Wales, requesting his influence.
Letter from JB Atkinson to C Fenwick, 20 May 1886, re the vacancy for Inspector of the Districts in Wales, requesting his influence.

JBA/1/123
Letter from JB Atkinson to James Jorcey [?], 20 May 1886, re the vacancy for Inspector of the Districts in Wales, requesting his influence.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Cowen, 20 May 1886, re the vacancy for Inspector of the Districts in Wales, requesting his influence.
Letter from JB Atkinson to CW Palmer, 20 May 1886, re the vacancy for Inspector of the Districts in Wales, requesting his influence.

JBA/1/124
Letter from JB Atkinson to HCG Childens [?], 20 May 1886, re his application for the position Inspector of Mines in charge of the South Wales District.

JBA/1/125
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Lanes [?], 20 May 1886, re the vacancy for Inspector of the Districts in Wales, requesting his influence.

JBA/1/126
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Lyttelton, 20 May 1886, re the vacancy for Inspector of the Districts in Wales, requesting his influence.
Letter from JB Atkinson to RS Watson, 20 May 1886, re the vacancy for Inspector of the Districts in Wales, requesting his influence.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WB Elsdon [?], 20 May 1886, re the vacancy for Inspector of the Districts in Wales, requesting his influence.

JBA/1/127
Inquest report, 19 April 1886, into the death of William Scott as a result of an accident at Wearmouth Colliery.

JBA/1/128
Inquest report, 20 May 1886, into the death of John Pyle at East Holywell Colliery.

JBA/1/129
Diagram and description of an accident at Cambois Colliery, 15 May 1886.
Diagram and description of an accident at Wearmouth Colliery, 14 May 1886.

JBA/1/131
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Blunt, 26 May 1886, re the vacancy for Inspector of the Districts in Wales, requesting his influence.

JBA/1/132
Inquest report, 27 May 1886, into the death of John Cowey, as a result of an accident at Washington Colliery.

JBA/1/133
Diagram and description of a fatal accident at St Hilda Colliery, 24 May 1886.

JBA/1/134
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 28 May 1886, re a weather report in the newspaper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to R Osusly [?], 28 May 1886, the construction of a road.
Letter from JB Atkinson to 'Bill', 28 May 1886, re his correspondence with Mr Childens [?].

JBA/1/135
Letter from JB Atkinson to H Hall, 29 May 1886, requesting information regarding the number of Welsh speaking miners.

JBA/1/136-7
Expense account/ balance sheet of JB Atkinson, 30 April-31 May 1886.

JBA/1/138
Letter from Henry Hall to John B Atkinson, 1 June 1886, explaining that he does not think it necessary to speak Welsh to hold the position Inspector of Mines for South Wales.

JBA/1/139
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 2 June 1886, acknowledging his receipt of the letter WK Atkinson sent to him.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Lyttelton, 2 June 1886, acknowledging that a Welsh speaking person will be secured for the position Inspector of Mines for South Wales.

JBA/1/140
Letter from JB Atkinson to James Forrest from the Institute of Civil Engineers, June 1886, explaining that the paper he has written cannot be accepted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 3 June 1886, re the publication of the paper they jointly wrote.

JBA/1/141
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Cook, 6 June 1886, re his attendance for the season at Shiltington.

JBA/1/142
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 6 June 1886, re the publication of the paper they jointly wrote.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Goudace [?], 6 June 1886, re his visit to Holtwhistle and the plans for Lambley [?] colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Lyjack [?], 6 June 1886, re his visit to Consett and South Medowsley.

JBA/1/143
Letter from JB Atkinson to RS Anderson, 9 June 1886, re the application procedure for Assistant Inspectors.

JBA/1/144
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 16 June 1886, re the price for printing the paper they wish to publish, with an accompanying price sheet.

JBA/1/145
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 19 June 1886, re an accident at Seaton Delaval, and the number of fatal and non-fatal accidents.

JBA/1/146
Inquest report, 18 June 1886, into the death of Matthew Mordue at seaton Delaval colliery.

JBA/1/147
Diagram and description detailing an accident at Seaton Delaval colliery, 16 June 1886.

JBA/1/148
Inquest report, 22 June 1886, into the death of Robert Whitfield at Spen colliery.

JBA/1/149
Diagram and description of an accident at Spen colliery, 7 June 1886.

JBA/1/150
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 26 June 1886, re an accident at Spen colliery and Cramlington colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 3 July 1886, re an accident at Cowpea and East Holywell collieries.

JBA/1/151-2
Expense account/ balance sheet of JB Atkinson, 31 May-31 June 1886.

JBA/1/153
Two documents written by JB Atkinson, containing descriptions and diagrams of accidents at Cowpea colliery and East Holywell colliery.

JBA/1/154
Document querying June 1886 expenses.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 7 July 1886, re the printing of the paper they jointly wrote.

JBA/1/155
Inquest report, 6 July 1886, into the death of William Cutthew [?] as a result of an accident at Cowgate colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 8 July 1886, re his personal expenses.

JBA/1/156
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 10 July 1886, re his personal expenses.

JBA/1/157
Diagrams and descriptions written by JB Atkinson of incidents at Hebburn colliery and Boldon colliery.

JBA/1/158
Diagram and description written by JB Atkinson, regarding an explosion at Dudley colliery, 2 July 1886.

JBA/1/159
Letter from JB Atkinson to HD Atkinson, 15 July 1886, re funding for buying a partnership in an accountancy business.

JBA/1/160
Document containing a diagram and description of an incident at Bedlington Doctor Pit, 7 July 1886.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 18 July 1886, re his expense account.

JBA/1/161
Documents produced by JB Atkinson, containing diagrams and descriptions of incidents at Ashington colliery and Bedlington pit.

JBA/1/162
Letter from Godfrey Lushington [?] to an unspecified individual, 15 July 1886, re the dispute over JB Atkinson's expense account.

JBA/1/163
Inquest report, 17 July 1886, into the death of Alexander Hunter at Seaton colliery.

JBA/1/164
Description and diagram produced by JB Atkinson of an incident at North Seaton colliery, 16 July 1886.

JBA/1/165
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Bradford, 10 July 1886, re his upcoming visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to H Ayton [?], 20 July 1886, his upcoming visit to Cowpea colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to H [?] Atkinson. 20 July 1886, re his upcoming visit to his mother.

JBA/1/166-167
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 23 July 1886, re some figures he wishes to look over.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 22 July 1886, re the plans for an unspecified colliery.

JBA/1/168
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Bradford, 25 July 1886, re their upcoming meeting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Reverend CG Jetley [?], 24 July 1886, re granting the Reverend permission to fish in Honesty [?] Burn.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Reid, 26 July 1886, re the plans for Insundon [?] Grange colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, re his inspections of Cowpea, Heworth, Mickley and Stella collieries.

JBA/1/169-170
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson, for 30 June-31 July 1886.

JBA/1/171
Inquest report, 30 July 1886, into the death of Robert Lillburns [?] at Bedlington A Pit.

JBA/1/172
Document produced by JB Atkinson containing a diagram and description of an accident at Bedlington A Pit. 27 July 1886.

JBA/1/173
Letter from JB Atkinson to WT [?] Bolam, 2 August 1886, re the Hindley Steel Shooting.
Letter of JB Atkinson accepting an invitation.
Letter of JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 31 July 1886, re his July expense account, and his inspections of various collieries.

JBA/1/174
Coversheet for the expense account and reports of JB Atkinson.

JBA/1/175
Letter from JB Atkinson to 'Bill', 1 August 1886, re the plans for various collieries.

JBA/1/176
Inquest report, 4 August 1886, into the death of Henry Joulsly [?] at Uspeth colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 8 August 1886, re the testing of some coal he received.

JBA/1/177
Inquest report, 4 August 1886, into the death of Patrick Rock at East Lanfield [?] colliery.

JBA/1/178
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 10 August 1886, re the plans for Seaham, Usworth, West Stanley, Janhoe [?] collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 9 August 1886, re the notes he took at the inquests of incidents at East Lanfield [?].

JBA/1/179
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Reid, 12 August 1886, re his paper on explosions in mines.
Document produced by JB Atkinson, re train fares and his personal expenses, dated 11 August 1886.

JBA/1/180
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 13 August 1886, re the proofs of his plans for Usworth and Stanley collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WJ Bolam, 11 August 1886, re his payment for the Hindley Steel Shooting.

JBA/1/181
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Reid, 17 August 1886, re the revised proofs of the drawings for an unspecified colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, re his visits to Barcombe, Preston, Eltingham [?] and Felling collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Reid, 15 August 1886, re the paper on mine explosions, and the proofs of Jadhoe [?], Stanley, Usworth and Whitehaven collieries.

JBA/1/182
Letter from JB Atkinson to 'Bill', 17 August 1886, re his upcoming visit, and the plans of an unspecified colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 18 august 1886, re the proofs for Seaham and Usworth collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WB Wilson, 18 August 1886, re the letter her received from WB Wilson.

JBA/1/183
Inquest report, 18 August 1886, into the death of W Garsden [?] at Ashington A Pit.

JBA/1/184
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 23 August 1886, re the notes taken at an inquest at Bedlington, and his observations of East Holywell colliery, Cox Loose colliery and Montagu colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Reid, re the proofs for Seaham and Usworth collieries.
JBA/1/185
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 24 August 1886, re his notes on an accident at South Benwell and the subsequent inquest.
Diagram and description produced by JB Atkinson, re an accident at South Benwell colliery.

JBA/1/186
Letter from JB Atkinson to Geo Brown, 24 August 1886, re his visit to Shop Pit Leam [?]colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Robson, 24 August 1886, re his visit to Shop Pit Leam [?] colliery.

JBA/1/187
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Pringle, 25 August 1886, re his attendance at an inquest.
Letter from JB Atkinson to D Robson, 25 August 1886, re his visit to Leam [?] colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Geo Brown, 25 August 1886, re his visit to the Shop Pit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Graham Shepherd, 30 August 1886, re the will of Mr Willis.

JBA/1/188
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Reid, 29 August 1886, re the plans for various collieries.
Document describing JB Atkinson's observations of Leam [?] colliery.

JBA/1/189
Inquest report, 26 August 1886, into the death of Anthony Pearson at Beamish.

JBA/1/190
Diagrams and descriptions of accidents at Swalwell colliery and Incline Back Dudley [?] colliery.

JBA/1/191
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 29 August 1886, re the final proofs for Seaham and Usworth collieries.

JBA/1/192
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 30 August 1886, re the final proofs.
Letter from JB Atkinson to 'Cook', 30 August 1886, game shooting.

JBA/1/193
Letter from JB Atkinson to AS Taluen [?], 1 September 1886, the testing of Usworth colliery using Stephenson lamps.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 1 September 1886, re his inspection of Usworth colliery using Stephenson lamps. Contains diagram and description of safety lamps.

JBA/1/194
Three letters from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson and G Reid, 1 September 1886, re the corrections to the proofs he sent.

JBA/1/195
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, 2 September 1886, the discussion of an upcoming job vacancy.
Diagram and description of an explosion at Backworth C Pit, 25 August 1886.

JBA/1/196-197
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson, 31 July-31 August 1886.

JBA/1/198
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Willis, re his visit to Wardley [?] colliery.

JBA/1/199
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 6 September 1886, the printing of the paper he wrote.
Contents page of the paper he wrote.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 5 September 1886, re the paper he wrote.

JBA/1/200
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Fellows, 7 September 1886, his upcoming visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to 'Bill', 7 September 1886, re the plans he has sent to him.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Reid, 7 September 1886, re the plans for Judhoe [?], Usworth, West Stanley and Whitehaven collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 7 September 1886, inviting Bradford to shoot with him.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Cook, 7 September 1886, re their plans to shoot.

JBA/1/201
Document describing visits to Felling and Coxlodge colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Cheesman, 8 September 1886, re the application of a Mr Charlton for a vacancy at Throckley colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Reid, 8 September 1886, re the printing of copies of the paper he has written.

JBA/1/202
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Fellows, 10 September 1886, re Fellows not being able to go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 10 September 1886, corrections to the paper his is writing.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Reid, 9 September 1886, re the corrections to the paper he has written.

JBA/1/203
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Reid, 13 September 1886, re the corrections he has made to the paper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to GG Atkinson, 11 September 1886, re the appointment of Mr Charlton.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] R Atkinson, 11 September 1886, re his observations of Hebburn C Pit.

JBA/1/204
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 15 September 1886, re his corrections to the paper.

JBA/1/205
Document describing various explosions.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Fellows, 15 September 1886, re his upcoming visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 15 September 1886, re the payment of Reid.

JBA/1/206
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Reid, 18 September 1886, re the corrections to his paper, and the cover for his book.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 19 September 1886, re the proofs for the paper.

JBA/1/207
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 20 September 1886, re the payment for the printing of the book.

JBA/1/208
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 21 September 1886, re the proofs of the paper and corrections made to them.

JBA/1/209
Proposal for Cammel on Brow Eral [?] Royalty [?].

JBA/1/210
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Reid, 24 September 1886, re the copies of the pages which complete his book, 'Explosions in Mines'.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 22 September 1886, re the publication of his paper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 22 September 1886, re his visits to and observations of Walbottle, Seghill, Greenside and Dudley collieries.

JBA/1/211
Letter from JB Atkinson to RG Ousley [?], 26 September 1886, re his visit to Seaton Delaval, resulting from the death of man at the colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 26 September 1886, explaining that Loughmans have agreed to sell their book, and it should be also sent to other various newspapers, periodicals and prominent individuals.

JBA/1/212
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 28 September 1886, re an accident at Seaton Delaval colliery. Also contains a diagram of the pit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Reid, 28 September 1886, requesting 2000 copies of a circular related to his book and three copies of the book bound.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 28 September 1886, re his order of 2000 circulars, and to whom they will be distributed.

JBA/1/213
Letter from JB Atkinson to FR Atkinson, 29 September 1886, re congratulating him on his engagement to Jane Buchanan, and his claim to a sum of money.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson (Bill), 29 September 1886, re his visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Linsley, re his visit to Seaton Delaval following an accident there.

JBA/1/214
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 3 October 1886, re his visit to Shincliffe, and the distribution of their book.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 2 October 1886, re notices of fatal accidents and his expense account.
List of periodicals and newspapers to be supplied with a copy of the book, 'Explosions in Mines'.

JBA/1/215
Inquest report, 30 September 1886, into the death of Thomas Morgan, as a restult of an accident at Cowpea [?] colliery.

JBA/1/216
Inquest report, 30 September 1886, into the death of George Stephenson and Ronald Porteus, as a result of an accident at Alm [?] Pit.

JBA/1/217-8
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson, 31 August-30 September 1886.

JBA/1/219
Two diagrams and descriptions created by JB Atkinson, detailing fatal accidents at Cramlington colliery and Cowpea colliery.

JBA/1/220
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of 'The Scotsman', 4 October 1886, requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the paper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of 'Colliery Guardian', 4 October 1886, requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the paper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of 'Engineering'. 4 October 1886, requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the paper.

JBA/1/222
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of 'Mining Journal', 4 October 1886, requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the paper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of 'Engineer', 4 October 1886, requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the paper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of an unspecified periodical/newspaper, 4 October 1886, requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the paper.

JBA/1/223
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of 'Iron and Coal...Review', 4 October 1886, requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the paper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Manchester Guardian, 4 October 1886, requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the paper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of 'Iron', 4 October 1886, requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the paper.

JBA/1/224
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of 'Nature', requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the paper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Daily Telegraph, 4 October 1886, requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the paper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr DK Lea, 4 October 1886, re where the most complete list of coal mining companies in the UK can be found.

JBA/1/225
Letter from JB Atkinson to Alex Smith, 5 October 1886, requesting that his circular be sent to the members of Alex Smith's institute (South Staffs and Worcestershire Institute of Mining Engineers).
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 5 October 1886, the dissemination of their circular to the members of various mining institutes across the country.

JBA/1/226
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 8 October 1886, re him sending WK Atkinson two bound copies of the book, and the number of circulars he has distributed thus far.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellow, 7 October 1886, re his upcoming visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to CF Scott, 7 October 1886, re vacancies for an engineer.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Barrowman of the Mining Institute of Scotland, 5 October 1886, requesting that he distribute his circular to members of his Institute.

JBA/1/227
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 11 october 1886, re reviews of their book being published in various papers, and the distribution of circulars to members of various institutes across the UK.

JBA/1/228
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Longbotham, 11 October 1886, requesting his influence to have the book written by himself and his brother mentioned in the Barnsley, Wigan and Sheffield papers.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Coliery Guardian, 11 October 1886, expressing his upset at the paper publishing only a reproduction of a review posted in the Newcastle Chronicle previously.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JL Hotten [?], 11 October 1886, requesting a gallon of whisky.

JBA/1/229
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 11 October 1886, re his visit to Wardley colliery, and his observations of Wearmouth, Edgewell and North Biddick collieries.

JBA/1/230
Unspecified handwriting of JB Atkinson.

JBA/1/231
List of addresses given to A Reid.

JBA/1/232
Letter from JB Atkinson to James Barrowman, 13 October 1886, him forwarding 500 circulars for his book, so that they can be distributed to the members of Mr Barrowman's institute.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Reid, 13 October 1886, requesting that he forward Mr Barrowman 500 circulars of his book.

JBA/1/233-4
Overview of the book, 'Explosions in Coal Mines'.

JBA/1/235
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Reid, 14 October 1886, requesting that he send 500 circulars to James Barrowman.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Barrowman, asking when the circulars he sent to Mr Barrowman will be distributed to his members.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 13 October 1886, re the distribution of the circular.

JBA/1/236
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 15 October 1886, discussing an unspecified problem.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 14 October 1886, re the distribution of the circular of the book they have written.

JBA/1/237
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Reid, 15 October 1886, re the publication of a review of his book in the South Wales Daily newspaper and the Mining Journal.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of Athenean [?], 15 October 1886, requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the paper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the South Wales Daily News, 15 October 1886, requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the paper.

JBA/1/238-41
Notes for a review of 'Explosions in Coal Mines'.

JBA/1/242
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 16 October 1886, re his visits to Wardley, Hilda, Benwell, West Wylam and Cramlington collieries. Observations of the sites are detailed.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 17 October 1886, re his upcoming visit.

JBA/1/243
Letter from JB Atkinson to Alex Smith, 18 October 1886, thanking Mr Smith for the list of members of his institute he sent him.
Letter of compliments from JB and WK Atkinson to the editor of the Colliery Guardian.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, re the letter he received from the Colliery Guardian.

JBA/1/244
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 19 October 1886, re his upcoming visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to H [?] Willis (his aunt), 19 October 1886, regarding her plans for a sum of money paid to her by Mr Graham and Shepherd.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Reid, 19 October 1886, re the publication of a notice regarding his book in the Staffordshire Advertiser and the Colliery Guardian, requesting a meeting to discuss how well the book is selling.

JBA/1/245-7
Notes on the book, 'Explosions in Coal Mines'.

JBA/1/248
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 21 October 1886, re the reviews of the book and how well it has sold.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr J Barrowman, 1886, requesting a further list of people to whom he can send a circular of his book.
Letter and diagram from JB Atkinson to J Longbotham, 20 October 1886, re rough notes to be used for a review.

JBA/1/249
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Longbotham, 23 October 1886, re the reviews they have recieved from various newspapers and periodicals.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 23 October 1886, re the reviews they will be receiving from various newspapers and periodicals.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 22 October 1886, re the review their book recived from 'Nature'.

JBA/1/250
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Mining Journal, 25 October 1886, re the review placed in the journal, expressing his unhappiness with the review.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 24 October 1886, re letters he has written to the Manchester Guardian and the Mining Journal.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Simpson, 23 October 1886, re his upcoming visit to Heworth colliery, where a fatal accident took place.

JBA/1/251
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Manchester Guardian, 25 October 1886, re the review of his book in his newspaper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Sir FA Abel, 24 October 1886, providing the details of the publisher that published his book, 'Explosions in Coal Mines'.
Letter form JB Atkinson to A Reid, 23 October 1886, re upocoming reviews of his book in various journals, requesting that the book also be sent to WC Garforth.

JBA/1/252
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Graham, 25 October 1886, requesting his assistance in the event of legal proceedings resulting from the publication of his book.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Barrowman, 25 October 1886, thanking him for the list of members he sent.
Note detailing payments made for the book 'Explosions in Coal Mines'.

JBA/1/253
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 26 October 1886, re the review he has written of their book.
Letter from JB Atkinson to AA Atkinson, 26 October 1886, requesting a character reference for Andrew Hunter.

JBA/1/254
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 27 October 1886, re his visits to Choppington, Montagu, Low Fell, Throckley and Heburn collieries. His observations of each site are detailed.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 27 October 1886, re their upcoming meeting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 26 October 1886, re the results of coal analysis.

JBA/1/255
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of Colliery Manager, 28 October 1886, requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the paper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Reid, 28 October 1886, requesting that copies of his book be sent to the listed editors of newspapers/periodicals.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of 'Science', requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the journal.

JBA/1/256
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Jorcey [?], 31 October 1886, re the binding of his books.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Garthenew [?], 30 October 1886, requesting the details of other published works on mining.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the managing editor of Engineering Mining Journal, 28 October 1886, requesting that the book written by himself and his brother is mentioned in the journal.

JBA/1/257-8
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson, 30 September-30 October 1886.

JBA/1/259
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 31 October 1886, re the review of their book written by the Colliery Guardian.
Diagram and description written by JB Atkinson, detailing an accident at Throckley colliery.

JBA/1/260
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 30 October 1886, re his visit to Throckley colliery where a fatal accident occurred. He also details his visits ot Acomb and Wylam Faresfield collieries, and his observations of each site.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Longbotham, 31 October 1886, re the reviews of the book he has written published by various newspapers.

JBA/1/261
Diagram and description of the collection of samples of coal mine dust.

JBA/1/262
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 2 November 1886, re the reviews of the book they have written together.

JBA/1/263
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Reid, 3 November 1886, requesting that a copy of his book, 'Explosions in Mines' is forwarded to WF Howard, secretary of the Chesterfield and Midland [?] Counties Institution of Engineers.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 3 November 1886, re the numbers of sales of their book made thus far.

JBA/1/264
Letter from JB Atkinson to WF Howard, 3 November 1886, explaining that a copy of his book will be sent to him at the Chesterfield and Midland [?] Counties Institution of Engineers.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Captain Hewton, 3 November 1886, requesting information regarding institutions in North Shields that take and keep records of the weather from 1880.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mrs Atkinson (his mother), 3 November 1886, re the money that Mr Reid owes to him, and the success of the book he has written.

JBA/1/265
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mrs Atkinson (his mother), 7 November 1886, re his upcoming visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Heywood, 5 November 1886, re him reading a paper on Highous [?] Colliery Explosions.
Note detailing the location of the Delaval Benwell colliery.

JBA/1/266
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 8 November 1886, re his visits to Seaton Delaval, Fourstones, Preston, South Pelaw and Felling Collieries. Observations of each site are detailed.
Letter fromb JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 7 November 1886, re his plans to go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to C Tennant, 7 November 1886, re his plans to go shooting.

JBA/1/267
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Cook, 9 November 1886, inviting Mr Cook to go shooting with him.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 9 November 1886, re his plans to go shooting.
Description of an accident at Seaton Delaval Colliery, 25 October 1886.

JBA/1/268
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gildchrist, 9 November 1886, inviting Mr Gildchrist to go shooting with him.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Barnsley Chronicle, 9 November 1886, re the review of his book placed in his newspaper.

JBA/1/269
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Fellow, 9 November 1886, re his upcoming visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 9 November 1886, re the reviews of their book placed in various newspapers/periodicals.

JBA/1/270
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 9 November 1886, re his plans to go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Captain Newton, 9 November 1886, thanking him for the information he provided him regarding the meteorological office.
Note written by JB Atkinson, 10 November 1886, detailing documents he has received.

JBA/1/271
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Luisley [?], 13 November 1886, re his upcoming visit to Cramlington.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WF Howard (secretary of the Chesterfield and Midland Counties Institution of Engineers), 10 November 1886, thanking him for the volume of proceedings he received.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WF Howard, 10 November 1886, re the purchase of a book about local mining.

JBA/1/272
Inquest report, 12 November 1886, into the death of William Wright at Springwell colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 14 November 1886, re information regarding an explosion at Ketton colliery.

JBA/1/273
Descriptions and diagrams written by JB Atkinson, detailing an explosion at Seaton Delaval and an fatal accident by a fall of stone at Springwell colliery.

JBA/1/274
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Durham County Advertiser, 16 November 1886, requesting that the enclosed letter be placed in the columns of the paper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 15 Novemeber 1886, re the enclosed documents concerning accidents at Seaton Delaval and Springwell collieries, and his visits to various collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 15 November 1886, re the reviews of their book being placed in various newspapers.

JBA/1/275-80
Letter sent by 'A' to the editor of the Durham County Advertiser, 16 November 1886.

JBA/1/281
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 16 November 1886, re his upcoming visit.
Inquest report, 16 November 1886, into the death of Robert Cockburn at Ouston colliery.

JBA/1/282
Descriptions and diagrams of fatal accidents at Ouston and Cramlington colliery.

JBA/1/283
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 21 November 1886, re their letter being printed in various papers. and an explosion at Seaham.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mrs Atkinson (his mother), 19 November 1886, regarding the money Mr Reid owes her.

JBA/1/284
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Bates, 21 November 1886, re his upcoming visit to West Wylam colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the secretary of the Royal Meteorological Society, requesting meteorological observations taken in Durham and Cumberland between 1880 and 1885.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 20 November 1885, re his visit to Heddon and Heburn collieries, detailing his observations of each site.

JBA/1/285-6
List of mathematical calculations and descriptions of how these are applies to various explosions.

JBA/1/287-8
Description of an explosion of 'march gas in fine damp' [?].

JBA/1/289
Report written by JB Atkinson of a fatal accident at West Wylam colliery, detailing his observations of the area where it occurred.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mrs GA [?] Atkinson (his mother), 23 November 1886, re the cheque he has enclosed with the letter, and the money Mr Reid owes her.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Armstrong, 23 November 1886, re his plans to shoot grouse before the season is over.

JBA/1/290
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Marviott [?], 25 November 1886, thanking him for the meteorological observations he received.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 25 November 1886, requesting information regarding the behaviour of gases.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the South Wales Daily News, 25 November 1886, requesting that he send him the copies of the issues of the newspaper that contain notices of his book, 'Explosions in Coal Mines'.

JBA/1/291
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Longbotham, 28 November 1886, re the reviews of his book that were published in various newspapers.
Letter from JB Atkinson to R Ousley, 27 November 1886, re his upcoming visit to Hartley Pit.

JBA/1/292
Letter from JB Atkinson to the managing editor of the Engineering and Mining Journal, New York, 27 November 1886, re the review of his book published by this journal.

JBA/1/293
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 28 November 1886, re his plans to go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Galloway, 28 November 1886, requesting the details of newspapers in South Wales which would be likely to mention his book.

JBA/1/294
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr John Armstrong, 28 November 1886, re his upcoming visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 28 November 1886, re his upocoming visit, debating whether to use the cart, or drive.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 28 November 1886, re his plans to shoot.

JBA/1/295
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 28 November 1886, re the reviews placed in the columns of various newspapers.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 27 November 1886, re his upcoming visit to Hartley Pit, to inspect the place where an accident occurred, and his notes regarding a fatal accident at West Wylam colliery. Also details his obeservations of Walbottle, Elbingham [?] and Low Fell collieries.

JBA/1/296
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 1 December 1886, re his upcoming visit to Bellingham.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows. 1 December 1886, re his upcoming visit to Bellingham with Mr Cook and Mr Gilchrist.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Armstrong, 1 December 1886, apologising for not being able to go to Hindley Steel.

JBA/1/297
Letter from JB Atkinson to JG Kaye, 2 December 1886, re his insurance payment.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 2 December 1886.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 2 December 1886, re his upcoming visit to Shincliffe.

JBA/1/298
Inquest report, 1 December 1886, into the death of John William Hash [?], resulting from an accident at Wearmouth colliery.

JBA/299-300
List of parliamentary papers relating to mining.

JBA/1/301-2
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 31 October and 30 November 1886.

JBA/1/303
Descriptions and diagrams detailing fatal accidents at Usworth and Seaton Delaval collieries.

JBA/1/304
Inquest report, 3 December 1886, into the death of Thomas Martin at Usworth colliery.
Notes written by JB Atkinson, re a fatal accident at Wearmouth colliery.

JBA/1/305
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Galloway, 5 December 1886, re the sending of his book to the Western Mail.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 5 December 1886, re fatal accidents at Seaton Delaval, Wearmouth and Usworth collieries, and his visits to Usworth and Glenmore collieries.

JBA/1/306
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Western Mail, 7 December 1886, requesting that his book be mentioned in the columns of his newspaper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 7 December 1886, re his plans to go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Adamson [?], 5 December 1886, enclosing extracts of his book which may be of use to him, re the effects of explosions on humans.

JBA/1/307-10
Description and observations of Glenmore colliery.

JBA/1/311
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Lishman, 10 December 1886, the testing of the air at Glenmore colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to CG Rhodes, 10 December 1886, re an explosion at Oaks colliery.

JBA/1/312
Inquest report, 11 December 1886, into the death of Les [?] Fenwick at Cowpea [?] colliery.

JBA/1/313
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Graham, 12 December 1886, re his visit to Altofts [?] colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 11 December 1886, re his notice of an accident at Cowpea colliery and letter of complaint from Usworth colliery. Also details his visits to and observations of Glenmore, Altofts [?] and Throckley collieries.
Letter of complaint from Usworth colliery.

JBA/1/314
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 12 December 1886, re the explosion at Glenmore colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gerrard, 12 December 1886, re his payment.
Description of a fatal accident at Cowpea colliery.

JBA/1/315-6
Descriptions and diagrams of an accident at Glenmore pit.

JBA/1/317
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Reid, 14 December 1886, requesting that he forward a copy of his book to Mr CG Rhodes.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 13 December 1886, re his payment for shooting.

JBA/1/318-9
Description and diagram of Glenmore colliery.

JBA/1/320
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 14 December 1886, re his earlier visit to Glenmore.

JBA/1/321-2
Inquest report, 18 December 1886, into the death of Felix Decline [?] at Usworth colliery.

JBA/1/323-4
Description and diagram of Glenmore colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 20 December 1886, re his visits to Hebburn, Stella and Glenmore collieries.

JBA/1/325
Diagrams and descriptions of fatal accidents at Usworth and Dipton collieries.

JBA/1/326
List of questions regarding a mining explosion.

JBA/1/327
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 22 December 1886, re his notes and observations of an unspecified explosion.

JBA/1/328
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 24 December 1886, re his observations of Glenmore.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Sample, 23 December 1886, re shooting at Shiltington.

JBA/1/329
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 30 December 1886, re his plans to shoot.
Inquest report, 31 December 1886, into the death of James Kearney at Wardley colliery.

JBA/1/330-1
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson, between 30 November and 31 December 1886.

JBA/1/332
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 3 January 1887, requesting that the enclosed letter be inserted in the columns of the newspaper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 2 January 1887, re his visits to Cramlington, Elbingham and Blaydon collieries.

JBA/1/333-40
Essay on coal dust and colliery explosions.

JBA/1/341
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 3 January 1887, describing mathematical calculations.
List of explosions at various collieries.

JBA/1/342
Review of 'Explosions in Coal Mines'.
Letter from JB Atkinson to B Pickard, 4 January 1887, requesting a copy of his report on the Altofts [?] colliery explosion.

JBA/1/343
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 7 January 1887, re exchanging a damaged lamp.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 6 January 1887, re exchanging a damaged lamp.

JBA/1/344-5
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 8 January 1887, writing in response to the queries regarding his expense account.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the Mining Enquirer, Cardiff, detailing the life of William Galloway.

JBA/1/346
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Galloway, 8 January 1887, re his correspondence in the Newcastle Daily Chronicle.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 8 January 1886, re his visits to various collieries. His observations of each site are detailed.

JBA/1/347
Application from JB Atkinson to the Right Honourable H Matthews, 10 January 1887, for the position of Inspector of Mines in the South Western District.

JBA/1/348
Letter from JB Atkinson to Colin Cole, 10 January 1887, offering his assistance to Atkinson in obtaining the position of Inspector of Mines in the South Western District.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 10 January 1887, re his application for the position of Inspector of Mines.

JBA/1/349
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Clarence, 11 January 1887, re the inspection of a tunnel at an unspecified pit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to L Dobbinson, 11 January 1887, re his upcoming visit to Hebburn colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Anderson, 11 January 1887, re his upcoming visit to Long Framlington colliery.

JBA/1/350
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 12 January 1887, re their competition for a vacancy.

JBA/1/351
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Pringle, 14 January 1887, re his upcoming visit to East Lanfield colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mrs Atkinson (his mother), 14 January 1887.

JBA/1/352
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 17 January 1887, requesting that his enclosed letter be included in the pages of his newspaper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 14 January 1887, re Glenmore colliery.

JBA/1/353-63
Essay on coal dust and colliery explosions.

JBA/1/364
Diagram and description of the burning of a hewer [?] at Uspeth colliery.

JBA/1/365
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 17 January 1887, re his notes on an accident at Uspeth colliery and his visits to, and observations of various collieries.

JBA/1/366
List of accidents and the number of people injured in accidents across the Newcastle upon Tyne district during 1886.

JBA/1/367
Description and diagram of an accident at Janfield Moor colliery.
Inquest report, 22 January 1887, into the death of William Storey at Wearmouth colliery.

JBA/1/368
Descriptions and diagrams of fatal accidents at East Janfield and East Castle collieries.

JBA/1/369
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gerrard, 23 January 1887, re a dispute.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 23 January 1887, re his plans to go shooting.

JBA/1/370
Letter from JB Atkinson to FR Atkinson, 24 January 1887, re the analysis of coke.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 24 January 1887, re fatal accidents at various sites and his visits to various collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/371
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Buchanan, 24 January 1887, re a sketch he has received.
Description and diagram of a fatal accident at Elswick colliery.

JBA/1/372
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 29 January 1887, re a vacancy.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 25 January 1887, re the publication of a paper.

JBA/1/373
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 29 January 1887, requesting payment.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Linsley [?], 30 January 1887, re his upcoming visit to Cramlington.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 29 January 1887, re accidents at various collieries.

JBA/1/374
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Cook, 29 January 1887, requesting payment for his share of the shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 1887, requesting payment for his share of the shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to James S. Rea, secretary of the Northumberland Angling Club, 29 January 1887, resigning his membership from the angling club.

JBA/1/375
Descriptions of accidents at Walker and Ashington collieries.

JBA/1/376
Letter from JB Atkinson to AA Atkinson, 30 January 1887, re his upcoming visit to Spennymoor.

JBA/1/377-88
Essay on coal dust and colliery explosions.

JBA/1/389
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 1 February 1887, requesting that the enclosed letter be included in the columns of his newspaper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 31 January 1887, re his visit to Cramlington.

JBA/1/390
Letter from JB Atkinson to Wk Atkinson, 1 February 1887, re the letter he wrote on coal dust and explosions to Mr Willis.

JBA/1/391-2
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 31 December 1886 and 31 January 1887.

JBA/1/393
Letter of complaint from Godfrey Lustington [?] to J Willis, 28 January 1887, regarding the work of JB Atkinson and WK Atkinson.

JBA/1/394
Letter from Stanton and Atkinson to the Right Honourable Henry Matthews, re the work of JB and WK Atkinson.

JBA/1/395-6
Letter from Walter Scott, FB Derky, JH Burns. Charles M Palmer and R Robinson to the Right Honourable Henry Matthews, 26 January 1887, re the work of JB and WK Atkinson.

JBA/1/397
A Home Office Minute, 27 May 1879, prohibiting the publication of works relating to the Department.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 1 February 1887, re his expense account.

JBA/1/398
Letter from JB Atkinson to John Watson, 4 February 1887, re job vacancies.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Clarence, 4 February 1887, re his visit to Spital Tongues.

JBA/1/400-402
Letter from JB Atkinson to the Right Honourable Henry Matthews, 5 February 1887, re the complaints surrounding the publication of the work by himself and his brother, WK Atkinson.

JBA/1/403-5
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 2 June 1885, re recent explosions in local mines.

JBA/1/406
Inquest report, 5 February 1887, into the death of William Chestney as a result of an accident at Marsden colliery.

JBA/1/407
Notice written by Mr H Douglas forbidding the lowering of trucks.
Diagram/plan of a pit.

JBA/1/408
Letter of complaint from JB Atkinson, regarding Wardley colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 5 February 1887, re his notes on an accidental death at Cramlington colliery, and his visits to various collieries. His obseravtions of each site are noted.

JBA/1/409
Description and diagram of a fatal accident at Cramlington Amelia pit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 6 February 1887, re receiving payment and his upcoming trip.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Cook, 6 February 1887, re receiving payment for shooting.

JBA/1/410
Letter from JB Atkinson to HG Hughes, 6 February 1887, re assiting Mr Hughes in obtaining a viewership position.
Letter from JB Atkinson to CH Sample, 7 February 1887, re his payment.
Letter of regret from JB Atkinson to Mr D Cooper & Son, 8 February 1887, explaining he will be unable to attend the interrment of the late Mrs Willis.

JBA/1/411
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 8 February 1887, re his inspection of the Spital Tongues tunnel.
Letter of regret from JB Atkinson to Miss Willis, 8 February 1887, explaining he canot attend her mother's funeral.

JBA/1/412-3
Description and diagrams re his inspection of the Spital Tongues tunnel.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 8 February 1887, re their upcoming meeting.

JBA/1/414
Letter from JB Atkinson to the manager of Callerton colliery, 8 February 1887, requesting that he send some information regarding the Coal Mines Act to Mr J Willis.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the manager of Barcombe [?] colliery, 8 February 1887, requesting that he send some information regarding the Coal Mines Act to Mr J Willis.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 8 February 1887, re their upcoming meeting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, re their upcoming meeting.

JBA/1/415
Inquest report, 9 July 1887, into the death of John Watson at Marley Hill colliery.

JBA/1/416
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Henderson, 11 February 1887, querying the sum he has to pay for shooting.
Description of an accident at Marsden colliery.

JBA/1/417
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 12 February 1887, re his notes on an accident at Marsden colliery and from an inquest. Also includes brief descriptions of his visits to various collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Wilson, 13 February 1887, re his upcoming visit to Birtley.
Letter from JB Atkinson, re the results of his examination of the tunnel which runs under the Town Moor.

JBA/1/418
Letter from JB Atkinson to Miss Willis, 15 February 1887, re an upcoming meeting with Mr Boland.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Graham, 15 February 1887, re John Willis' will.

JBA/1/419
Inquest report, 15 February 1887, into the death of Mr McKenzie as a result of an accident at Usworth colliery.

JBA/1/420
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Zysack, 16 February 1887, re his upcoming visit to Medowsley colliery to inspect where an accident took place.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 16 February 1887, re their upcoming meeting at the Liberal Smoke room.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 16 February 1887, re their upcoming meeting at the Liberal Smoke room.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 16 February 1887, re their upcoming meeting at the Liberal Smoke room.
Letter from JB Atkinson to unspecified 'gentlemen', re his payment for a book, 'Higson's Explosions in Coal Mines'.

JBA/1/421
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 20 February 1887, re the publication of their book.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Snowball, 19 February 1887, requesting the renewal of his angling ticket.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 20 February 1887, re their upcoming meeting.

JBA/1/422
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 20 February 1887, re the rent for shooting.
Account of JB Atkinson.

JBA/1/423
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 19 February 1887, re his notes on an accident at Wallsend and South Medowsley collieries. His observations of Ouston colliery are also detailed.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mrs Atkinson (his mother), 20 February 1887, expressing his excitement regarding her upcoming visit.

JBA/1/424
Descriptions and diagrams of accidents at South Medowsley colliery (14 February 1887) and Wallsend pumping station (14 February 1887).

JBA/1/425
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Henderson, 21 February 1887, re his payment of rates.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr W Nixon, 21 February 1887, re the payment of his rent for half a year to shoot rabbits.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Graham, 21 February 1887, re their upcoming meeting.

JBA/1/426
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr J Boland, 21 February 1887, re the payment of a cheque and his upcoming meeting with Mr Graham.
Message from Mr Willis to Atkinson, re the death of Mr Evans.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, re his application for an unspecified job vacancy.

JBA/1/427
Letter of application from JB Atkinson to the Right Honourable H Matthews, 28 February 1887, for the vacancy Inspector of Mines of the Midland District left vacant by the death of Mr Evans.

JBA/1/428
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Dalglish, 26 February 1887, requesting his influence to support his application for the vacancy of Inspector of Mines.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 27 February 1887, re his visits to various collieries in the region. His observation sof each site are noted.

JBA/1/429
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Graham, 26 February 1887, re the publication of his book, 'Explosions in Coal Mines'.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Lyttelton, 26 February 1887, requesting his influence to support his application for the vacancy of Inspector of Mines.

JBA/1/430
Leter from JB Atkinson to Thomas [?] Bart, 27 February 1887, explaining his difficulties to achieve a promotion, resulting from the publication of his book which was not received favourably.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JG Hurst [?], 26 February 1887, requesting his assistance in asking Sir MW Ridley to speak on his behalf to support his recent job application.

JBA/1/431
Letter from JB Atkinson, 26 February 1887, permitting him to fish at Honesty [?] Burn.
Letter from JB Atkinson to H Gibson, 27 February 1887, re calculations he has been working on.
Letter from JB Atkinson to GA Fenwick, 26 February 1887, requesting his assistance in asking Sir MW Ridley to speak on his behalf to support his recent job application.

JBA/1/432-3
Letter of application from JB Atkinson to the Right Honourable H Matthews, 28 February 1887, for the vacancy Inspector of Mines in charge of the Midland District.

JBA/1/434-5
Letter from JB Atkinson to R Gibson, enclosing a postal order to purchase a salmon licence.
Letter from JB Atkinson to an unspecified recipient, 28 February 1887, describing the information he has regarding explosions in various collieries.

JBA/1/436-7
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 31 January and 28 February 1887.

JBA/1/438
Letter from JB Atkinson to GA Fenwick, 2 March 1887, re his application for the vacancy Inspector of Mines of the Midland District.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 3 March 1887, re the letter he sent to the Home Office.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JH Merivale [?], 3 March 1887, re current vacancies for Inspector of Mines.

JBA/1/439-41
Inquest report, 1 March 1887, into the death of Edward [?] Hodgson.

JBA/1/442
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Burt, 5 March 1887, thanking him for writing to the Home Secretary on his behalf.
Letter from JB Atkinson to his mother, 6 March 1887, enclosing cheque.

JBA/1/443
Copy of a letter from Richard Gibson to JB Atkinson, 14 December 1881, re the terms of Atkinson's shooting tenancy.
Letter from JB Atkinson to CH Sample, 7 March 1887, re the terms of his shooting tenancy.
Copy of a letter from JB Atkinson to R Gibson, 15 December 1881, re the terms of his shooting tenancy.

JBA/1/444
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 7 March 1887, re his visits to various local collieries. His observations of each site are detailed.
Letter from JB Atkinson to CG Shute of Hebburn colliery, 7 March 1887, requesting 2 trucks of pit manure.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Hepple, 7 March 1887, re his upcoming visit to South Pelaw pit to collect gas for analysis.

JBA/1/445
Inquest report, 7 March 1887, into the death of Henry McQuane as a result of an accident at Marsden colliery.

JBA/1/446
Message to Mr Hepple to Mr Atkinson, confirming his visit to Birtley.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 9 March 1887, re a shooting tenancy.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 9 March 1887, re the payment of a cheque.

JBA/1/447
Letter from JB Atkinson to his mother, 10 March 1887, requesting her advice regarding ceasing the publication of the book he and his brother wrote.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Dalglish, 12 March 1887, thanking him for his assistance in supporting his application for an inspectorship.

JBA/1/448
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 12 March 1887, documenting his visits to various collieries in the local area.

JBA/1/449
Description of a fatal accident at Marden colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to CL [?] Longbotham, 14 March 1887, re him purhcasing a ticket for an unspecified purpose.

JBA/1/450
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 13 March 1887, re their applications for the vacancy of Inspector of Mines.
Letter from JB Atkinson to CH Sample, 14 March 1887, re their plans to go shooting.
Table detailing the amount of people employed, and the quantity of coal and fireclay wrought in Durham and Northumberland.

JBA/1/451-454
Essay on 'coal dust theory and colliery explosions'.

JBA/1/455
Letter from JB Atkinson to CH Sample, 17 March 1887, re their upcoming meeting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 17 March 1887, re their upcoming meeting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 17 March 1887, re the job vacancy they had both applied for.

JBA/1/456
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Fell & co., 17 March 1887, re the payemt of his account.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 18 March 1887, re his upcoming visit.

JBA/1/457
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 19 March 1887, re his visits to various collieries. His observations of each site are detailed.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Graham, 19 March 1887, re his disappointment that neither he nor his brother were appointed for the position Inspector of Mines.

JBA/1/458-9
List of numbers of paper and envelopes.

JBA/1/460-1
Letter of application from JB Atkinson to the Right Honourable H Matthews, 22 March 1887, for the vacancy of Inspector of Mines in charge of the Cornwall and Devon district.

JBA/1/462
Letter from JB Atkinson to the Publisher of the Cardiff Western Mail, 22 March 1887, requesting that he be sent copies of the Western Mail.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 22 March 1887, requesting that he forward the enclosed letter of application to the Home Office.
Letter from JB Atkinson to C Le Heue [?] Foster, 22 March 1887, thanking Mr Foster for informing him of a job vacancy.

JBA/1/463
Letter from JB Atkinson to CH Sample, re changing the location of his shooting ground.
Letter from James Willis, explaining that he should apply for a position left vacant as a result of a resignation.

JBA/1/464
Letter from C Le Heue [?] Foster, 20 March 1887, re the resignation of a Mr Freckeville [?].

JBA/1/465
Letter of application for the position of Inspector of Mines in charge of the Cornwall and Devon District.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Bill, 25 March 1887, re his application for the position of Inspector of Mines in charge of the Cornwall and Devon District.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 25 March 1887, asking Willis whether he objects to hime informing his brother of Mr Freckeville's resignation.

JBA/1/466
Letter from JB Atkinson to the Right Honourable H Matthews, 26 March 1887, outlining his duties as a mines inspector in the Newcastle region.
List of JB Atkinson's duties during 1886.

JBA/1/467
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 26 March 1887, recounting his visits to Springwell, West Wylam, Preston, Longwitton and Boldon collieries. His observations of each site are detailed.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the publisher of the Western Mail, requesting that he is sent a copy of the newspaper.

JBA/1/468
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Burt, 26 March 1887, explaining that the vacancy he expressed interest in has now been filled.
Letter from JB Atkisnon to WB Wilson, 27 March 1887, re an inspectorship vacancy.

JBA/1/469-70
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 28 February and 31 March 1887.

JBA/1/471
List of monthly figures for two unspecified years.

JBA/1/472
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 2 April 1887, re his visits ot various local mines, and his observations of each site.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Ware, 2 April 1887, re his upcoming visit to Stonecroft mine.

JBA/1/473
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Ware, 4 April 1887, postponing his visit to the mines.
Letter from JB Atkinson to C Le Heue [?] Foster, 8 April 1887, explaining that the inspectorship of metalliferrous mines was to be filled by current staff.

JBA/1/474
Inquest report, 9 April 1887, into the death of Mr Anderson as a result of an accident at Haustersley [?] colliery.

JBA/1/475
Letter from JB Atkinson, 11 April 1887, permitting Mr GR Maughan [?] to fish in the burn where he has angling rights.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Reverand W Johnson, 11 April 1887, permitting him to fish in the burn where he has angling rights.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 11 April 1887, re his visits to various collieries, and his observations of each site.

JBA/1/476
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 16 April 1887, re his visits to various collieries, and his observations of each site.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Ruddock, 16 April 1887, re his possible contribution to a mining paper for the Newcastle Chronicle.

JBA/1/477
Description of a fatal accident at Haustersley [?] colliery, 7 April 1887.
Letter from JB Atkinson to R Ruddock, 18 April 1887, re his upcoming visit.

JBA/1/478
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Dodd, 21 April 1887, re him purchasing shares in Gateshead Trams [?].

JBA/1/479
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 25 April 1887, re his visits to various collieries. His observations of each site are detailed.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Nichol, 25 April 1887, acceptin Mr Nichol's request to assist him in his application for a job vacancy.

JBA/1/480
Letter from JB Atkinson to R Ruddock, 28 April 1887.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 1 May 1887, re his visits to various collieries, detailing his observations of each site.

JBA/1/481-2
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 31 March and 30 April.

JBA/1/483
Description of a fatal accident at Heworth colliery, 26 April 1887.
Inquest report into the death of Thomas [?] Walton as a result of an accident at Heworth colliery.

JBA/1/484
Message from JB Atkinson to Jysack, re their visit to Rowlands Gill.
Acceptance letter from JB Atkinson to the Executive Council of the Newcastle Royal Exhibition, accepting the invitation to the opening ceremony.
Note from JB Atkinson, 2 May 1887, acknowledging that Mr Turnbull has his permission to fish in the burn where he has angling rights.

JBA/1/485
Letter from JB Atkinson to R Robinson, 3 May 1887, acknowledging his support for the Hidson Directors.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 3 May 1887, requesting that he seal an return the documents he has enclosed.
Letter from JB Atkinson to R Ruddock, 3 May 1887, re the proofs he has sent to the office of the Newcastle Chronicle.

JBA/1/486
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 3 May 1887, re their upcoming meeting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 3 May 1887, re their upcoming meeting.

JBA/1/487
Inquest report, 2 May 1887, into the death of John Nicholson as a result of an accident at South Medowsley colliery.

JBA/1/488
Inquest report, 2 May 1887, into the death of W Buckingham as a result of an accident at South Lanfield [?] colliery.

JBA/1/489
Inquest report, 4 May 1887, into the death of John Elliott as a result of an accident at Boldon colliery.

JBA/1/490
Description of an accident at South Lanfield [?] colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to R Ruddock, 7 May 1887, thanking him for the season ticket to the Exhibition he was sent.

JBA/1/491
Notes on an inquiry into an accident at Felling colliery.
Note from JB Atkinson to an unspecified individual, re their upcoming meeting.
Notes on an accident at Boldon colliery, 2 May 1887.

JBA/1/492
Letter from JB Atkinson to JG Benon [?] & co. accountants, 7 May 1887, requesting that the ticket he purchased for the Newcastle Exhibition be cancelled.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 7 May 1887, re accidents at Boldon, South Lanfield [?] and Felling collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WF Howard, 7 May 1887, re a circular for the Transactions of the North of England Institute.

JBA/1/493
Table and list of figures re explosions in collieries.

JBA/1/494
Letter from JB Atkinson to JH Allios [?], 10 May 1887, requesting that the ticket he purchased for the Newcastle Exhibition be cancelled.
Note from JB Atkinson, giving Joseph Parker permission to fish in the burn for the season.

JBA/1/495
Letter from JB Atkinson to R Ruddock, 14 May 1887, re his bill for the article on mines and mining.

JBA/1/496
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 14 May 1887, drawing his attention to an error printed in his newspaper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Heppell, 14 May 1887, apologising for him not realising that particular machines are in operation in the region.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 14 May 1887, requesting that the enclosed letter be printed in the newspaper.

JBA/1/497
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 14 May 1887, re his visits to various collieries in the region. His observations of each site are detailed.
Letter from JB Atkinson to AS Palmer, 15 May 1887, re sending a suitable individual to visit the collieries in India.

JBA/1/498
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 16 May 1887, re their upcoming meeting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 16 May 1887, re their upcoming meeting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Kevin [?], 16 May 1887, requesting that he is forwarded trout flies.
Letter from JB Atkinson to RB Reed, 17 May 1887, acknowledging his receipt of his cheque.

JBA/1/499
Letter from JB Atkinson to CK Gibbons, 17 May 1887, requesting that the ticket he purchased for the Newcastle Exhibition be cancelled.
Letter from JB Atkinson to his mother, 17 May 1887, enclosing a cheque for her.

JBA/1/500
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 17 May 1887, re his thoughts on a suitable individual to visit mines in India.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 20 May 1887, re a positive review of their book in the American journal. 'Science'.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 20 May 1887, re their upcoming meeting.

JBA/1/501
Letter from JB Atkinson to Edith Elliott, 21 May 1887, re his tickets for the Newcastle Exhibition.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 21 May 1887, re his visits to Beamish, Wardley, Garesfield, Stella and Benwell collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/502
Letter from JB Atkinson to WB Wilson, 22 May 1887, re the ill health of the viewer at Walker colliery, resulting in the possibility of a vacancy opening here for Mr Wilson.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 25 May 1887, re his plans to visit the Exhibition.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of 'Jus' [?], requesting the issue of the publication containing an article on mining legislation.

JBA/1/503
Inquest report, 28 May 1887, into the death of Thomas Goudry [?] at Boldon colliery.

JBA/1/504
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 28 May 1887, re the inquest into the accident at Boldon colliery and his visits to various collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G May, 29 May 1887, requesting a visit to the place where a fatal accident occurred at Boldon colliery.

JBA/1/505
Letter from JB Atkinson to G May, 31 May 1887, re his upcoming visit to Boldon colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Graham, 2 June 1887, re the copy of 'Cross Act' he has sent him.

JBA/1/506-8
Inquest report, 1 June 1887, into the death of John Nicholson at South Medowsley colliery.

JBA/1/509-10
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 30 April and 31 May 1887.

JBA/1/511
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 2 June 1887, re the inquest into an accident at South Medowsley.

JBA/1/512
Inquest report into the death of David Moore [?] at Cowpea colliery.

JBA/1/513
Letter from JB Atkinson to G May, 7 June 1887, thanking him for the briquettes he has sent him.

JBA/1/514
List of parliamentary papers required for the use of JB Atkinson.

JBA/1/515
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 4 June 1887, re notes taken at the inquest into an accident at Cowpea colliery, and his visit to Boldon colliery to examine the place where a man was killed as the result of an accident.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JG Kaye, 9 June 1887, re the payment of his rent.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr GG Stechert [?], 9 June 1887, requesting two copies of the Americal journal 'Science'.

JBA/1/516
Letter from JB Atkinson to AA Atkinson, 10 June 1887, re his upcoming meeting at the Institute.

JBA/1/516-7
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 11 June 1887, re his visit to W Anderson's colliery near Long Framlington.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr GG Stechert [?], 11 June 1887, re his payment for the copies of 'Science' he requested.
Letter from JB Atkinson, accepting an invitation to a luncheon at the Assembly Rooms held by the President and Council of the Durham College of Science.

JBA/1/518
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 14 June 1887, re the copies of 'Science' he has sent him. Announces the birth of his son also.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Hepple, 14 June 1887, requesting a meeting to discuss the South Pelaw colliery plans.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr G Gill, 14 June 1887, apologising for the lack of assistance he can provide Mr Gill.

JBA/1/519
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 14 June 1887, re their upcoming meeting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to C Lennant [?], 14 June 1887, expressing his regret of not being bale to join him fishing.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Fellows, 14 June 1887, re their upcoming meeting.

JBA/1/520-1
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Armstrong, June 1887,responding to a series of questions regarding the system of granting mining certificates.

JBA/1/522
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Hepple, 16 June 1887, re their upcoming meeting.

JBA/1/523
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 20 June 1887, re his visits to Throckley, Ouston, West Wylam, Evesley [?] and Blaydon collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to C Berkley, 20 June 1887, requesting a visit to Marley Hill colliery where an accident occurred.

JBA/1/524
Letter from JB Atkinson to GG Lebour [?], 20 June 1887, re their plans for an upcoming visit to the Dene.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Patterson, confirming his visit to Marley Hill colliery.

JBA/1/525
Message from Jb Atkinson to Mr Lougden [?], re their upcoming meeting.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Johnson, re his visit to the Coal Trade Office.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Bell, writing to rearrange their upcoming geological trip to Whittle Burn.

JBA/1/526
Letter from JB Atkinson to RS Johnson, 24 June 1887, re his previous visits to Seaham colliery betwen 1870 and 1872.
Letter from JB Atkinson to FR Atkinson, 24 June 1887, re the price for a consultation with a 'doctor for ladies' in Newcastle.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 27 June 1887, re his visits to South Pelaw, Ettingham [?], Wardley and Fourstones colliery. His observations are also noted.

JBA/1/527
Diagram and notes regarding an explosion at Marley Hill colliery.

JBA/1/528
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 28 June 1887, re his inspection of Marley Hill colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Bradford, 30 June 1887, re his upcoming visit to Shincliffe and the Exhibition.
Letter from JB Atkinson to his mother, 30 June 1887, updating her with news of his wife and new child.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Tweddle [?]. 30 June 1887, requesting that the trousers he has sent be turned into knickerbockers, a coat and a waistcoat.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 30 June 1887, re his upcoming visit and his thoughts regarding the cause of an explosion at Ouston.

JBA/1/529-30
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 31 May and 30 June 1887.

JBA/1/531
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 4 July 1887, re his visits to Swalwell, Walker, Burnadon, Wallsend and Corbridge colllieries. His observations of these collieries are also noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to GG Lebour [?], 4 July 1887, re their upcoming visit to Whittle Dene.
Letter from JB Atkinson to an unspecified recipient, re rearranging their meeting.

JBA/1/532
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Shute [?], re his upcoming visit to Hebburn colliery.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Willis, re his upcoming visit to Hebburn colliery.

JBA/1/533
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Graham, 5 July 1887, re their upcoming meeting. He also shares news re his wife and new child.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JD Robson, 5 July 1887, re his upcoming visit to Redheugh colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson, 7 July 1887, re the receipt of a telegram.
Message from JB Atkinson to an unspecified recipient, re his upcoming visit.

JBA/1/534
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Patterson, reporting that there was no unusual danger present at Hebburn colliery.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Patterson, reporting that the pits at Hebburn colliery are safe to work.

JBA/1/535
Inquest report, 9 July 1887, into the death of William Vardy as the result of an accident at Seaton Delaval colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to AA Atkinson, 10 July 1887, re the opening of a job vacancy at Cramlington colliery.

JBA/1/536
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 10 July 1887, re his visit to Hebburn colliery. His observations are noted. Also nots his visits to Heworth, Wearmouth and Redheugh collieries.

JBA/1/537
Letter from JB Atkinson to AA Atkinson, 12 July 1887, returning the application AA Atkinson sent him with corrections.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Sir Lothian Bell, 14 July 1887, offering his assistance with an upcoming visit of the British Association to Newcastle.

JBA/1/538
Inquest report, 4 July 1887, into the death of Matthew Summers [?] as a result of an accident at Shire Moor colliery.

JBA/1/539
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 16 July 1887, re fatal accidents at Seaton Delaval and Shire Moor collieries. He also notes his complaints regarding Swalwell colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to HG Hughes, 17 July 1887, expressing his inability to help him with the problem with which he wrote to him previously.

JBA/1/540
Letter from JB Atkinson to Bill, 17 July 1887, re the possible causes of an explosion at an unspecified colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Armstrong, 17 July 1887, re his upcoming visit.

JBA/1/541
Diagram and notes regarding a fatal accident at Shire Moor colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Armstrong, 18 July 1887, re the postponement of his upcoming visit.

JBA/1/542
Diagram and notes regarding a fatal accident at Seaton Delaval colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JW Burning [?], 21 July 1887, requesting that he take part in the proceedings of the upcoming visit of engineers.

JBA/1/543
Letter from JB Atkinson to AA Atkinson, 22 July 1887, re his meeting with the owner of Laudsale pit.

JBA/1/544-5
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 23 July 1887, re his inspection of North Wylam, Walbottle, Usworth, North Biddick and Evesly [?] collieries. His observations of each site are also noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 27 July 1887, re their upcoming meeting and visits to the Exhibition and the Tournament.

JBA/1/546-7
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 30 June and 31 July 1887.

JBA/1/548
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 30 July 1887, re his visits to Wardley, Hebburn, Amwell, Elbingham, Backworth and Walbottle collieries. His observations of each site are also noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Dodds, 31 July 1887, re their upcoming plans to play tennis.

JBA/1/549
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Hodgson, 1 August 1887, re the rent required for shooting this year.

JBA/1/550
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Longbotham, 1 August 1887, re their upcoming meeting.
Message from JB Atkinson to the owners [?] of Seghill colliery, re his upcoming visit to the colliery.

JBA/1/551
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 5 August 1887, re their upcoming plans to to go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Bill, 5 August 1887, re his visit to Durham.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Hardy [?], 5 August 1887, inviting him visit and play tennis.

JBA/1/552
Letter from Mr Hodgson, 5 August 1887, re the terms upon which the shooting on the Redesdale Estate will be let for the season 1887-8.

JBA/1/553
Notes on an accident at Seghill colliery, 26 July 1887.
Letter from JB Atkisnon to J Willis, 6 August 1887, re an accident at Seghill colliery and his visits to Wylam, Greenside, Ouston and Hebburn collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/554
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 6 August 1887, requesting payment for shooting at Hindley Steel.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Hodgson, 6 August 1887, expressing his regret that he cannot rent an area to shoot this year.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Ayton, re his upcoming visit to Blyth.

JBA/1/555
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 8 August 1887, requesting payment for the rent for the land they shoot on.
Letter from JB Atkisnon to an unspecified individual, finalising plans for a visit to Hindley Steel.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Cook, 8 August 1887, requesting payment for the land they shoot on.

JBA/1/556-7
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 9 August 1887, re the workings of the under-sea coal at Cambois, Whitehaven and North Seaton collieries.

JBA/1/558
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Cook, 10 August 1887, thanking him for the cheque he received.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 10 August 1887, thanking him for the cheque he received.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 10 August 1887, re Bradford's upcoming visit.

JBA/1/559
Letter from JB Atkinson to AA Atkinson, 11 August 1887, re applying for various job vacancies.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 12 August 1887, requesting his company.

JBA/1/560
Note re two copies of the Superannuation Act.

JBA/1/561
Letter from JB Atkinson to Wk Atkinson, 14 August 1887, re his plans to go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis,13 August 1887, re his visits to Park House, Cambois, Acomb, Mickley, South Benwell and Blackinsop [?] collieries. His observations of each site are also noted.

JBA/1/562
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Nichol, 16 August 1887, offering his name as a reference for any jobs he may apply for.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Miss Willis, 17 August 1887, explaining he will help her with the matter she mentioned previously.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 23 August 1887, re their plans to shoot and the publication of a review of their book in a German journal.

JBA/1/563
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 23 August 1887, re his visits to Summerson [?], Hastwell, Axwell, Lemmington, Throckley and Montagu collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr JJ Trotter, 24 August 1887, requesting that he send him six dog bottles of porter [?].

JBA/1/564
Letter from JB Atkinson to the Right Honourable H Matthews, 24 August 1887, requesting a copy of any orders or warrants made by the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, regarding the superannuation of inspectors of coal in metalliferrous mines.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 24 August 1887, requesting that he forward the enclosed letter to the Home Office.

JBA/1/565
Letter from JB Atkinson to GG Lebour [?], 24 August 1887, explaining that there is a shell bed at Elbingham [?] colliery, and he shall send him one.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W J Douglas, 24 August 1887, thanking him for the Explosion Report and the Inspector's Report he has been sent.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Parrington [?], confirming his upcoming visit to Wearmouth colliery.

JBA/1/566
Inquest report, 27 August 1887, into the death of Adam Pendlebury as the result of an accident at Wearmouth colliery.

JBA/1/567
Notes on a fatal accident at Wearmouth colliery, 25 Augusy 1887.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 27 August 1887, re his visits to Wearmouth, Elbingham [?], Mickley and South Garesfield collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/568
Message from JB Atkinson to the Walker Coal Co., confiming his upcoming visit.
Message from JB Atkinson to the Walker Coal Co., confirming his upcoming visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr L [?] Douglas, 31 August 1887, explaining that he cannot find another copy of the inspector's reports he requested.

JBA/1/569
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Dobbinson, 31 August 1887, re a possible vacancy at South Hetton colliery.

JBA/1/570-1
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 31 July and 31 August 1887.

JBA/1/572-4
Notes concerning an incident where three men were burned as the result of an accident at Walker colliery.

JBA/1/574
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 2 September 1887, re his visits to Gatestones Drift, Hebburn and Coxlodge collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/575
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 2 September 1887, re the translation of a German document.
Letter from JB Atkinson to and unspecified individual, requesting that he find him a copy of the complete volume of the German book he wanted.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Gregory, confirming his visit to Usworth colliery.
Inquest report, 5 September 1887, into the death of John Dixon at Walker colliery.

JBA/1/576
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Hetherington, 5 September 1887, re his upcoming visit to Coxlodge colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to H Brodmeier, 5 September 1887, requesting that he translate a German review of 'Explosions in Coal Mines'.

JBA/1/577-8
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 10 September 1887, re his visits to Usworth and Coxlodge collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/579
Letter from JB Atkinson to JH Merivale, 11 September 1887, discussing gunpowder and various other explosives.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 11 September 1887, re his upcoming visit to Birtley.

JBA/1/580-1
Inquest report, 12 September 1887, into the death of John Dixon as the result of an accident at Walker colliery.

JBA/1/582
Letter from JB Atkinson to S Pattison, 13 September 1887, re his upcoming visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Joulis [?], 13 September 1887, requesting that he pay his sick child a visit, and asking when his baby can be vaccinated.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 15 September 1887, re their upcoming meeting.

JBA/1/583
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Dobbinson at Hebburn colliery, requesting that he is able to see the site of an accident which occurred here.
Letter from Jb Atkinson to J Willis, 19 September 1887, re his visits to Cramlington, Delaval, Benwell, South Birtley and West Wylam collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/584
Statement of William Hark, re an accident at Walker colliery.

JBA/1/585
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Henderson, re payment for shooting.

JBA/1/586
Inquest report, 20 September 1887, into the death of Thomas [?] Moore as the result of an accident at Hebburn colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 20 September 1887, re the German translation of the review of their book, and the possbility of preparing another paper on the Elemore explosion to submit to the Home Office.
Letter from JB Atkinson to H Brodmeier, 20 September 1887, thanking him for the translation of the German review of the book he wrote.

JBA/1/587
Inquest report into the death of John Mallen [?], as the result of an accident at Leam [?] colliery, 19 September 1887.

JBA/1/588
Letter from JB Atkinson to CH Sample, 24 September 1887, re his shooting tenancy at Shiltington.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Moses [?], 25 September 1887, re his upcoming visit to Wardley.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the Miner's Secretary, re his upcoming visit to Wardley.

JBA/1/589
Notes regarding a fatal accident at Stone Leam [?] colliery, 19 September 1887.

JBA/1/590
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 24 September 1887, re a fatal accident at Hebburn colliery.

JBA/1/591
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 26 September 1887, re his inspection of Wardley colliery.

JBA/1/592
Inquest report into the death of Robert Campbell, as the result of an accident at Blaydon colliery, 22 September 1887.

JBA/1/593
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Cheesman, 27 September 1887, re his upcoming visit to Blaydon colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Douglas, re his upcoming visit to South Shields to visit Marsden colliery, where he hopes to discuss the gunpowder accident.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 27 September 1887, re their upcoming meeting to have dinner together.

JBA/1/594
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Cook, 27 September 1887, re their plans to go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 27 September 1887, re their plans to go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 6 October 1887, re their plans to go shooting.

JBA/1/595-6
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 31 August and 30 September 1887.

JBA/1/597
Notes on accidents at Blaydon Main colliery and Marsden colliery.

JBA/1/598
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 6 October 1887, re his inspection of Ashington colliery where an accident occurred.

JBA/1/599
Letter from JB Atkinson to EH Baileridge [?], 11 October 1887, apologising for trespassing onto his training ground whilst shooting.

JBA/1/600
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Moses [?], 11 October 1887, confirming his visit to Wardley.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Willis, confirming his visit to Wardley.
Note from JB Atkinson expressing his regret that he did omitted the fact that he had pit clothes with him on certain days from his monthly expense account.

JBA/1/601
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 11 October 1887, re his inspections of Wardley, Walbottle, Axwell Park, Hinckley and Wylam collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JK Guthrie, 12 October 1887, re his receipt of a notice of an accident, and confirming his upcoming visit to an unspecified colliery.

JBA/1/602
Message from JB Atkinson to an unspecified individual, re their upcoming meeting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JK Guthrie, 12 October 1887, re his upcoming visit to an unspecified colliery.

JBA/1/603
Inquest report, 13 October 1887, into the death of James Appleby, killed as the result of an accident at Eltringham [?] colliery.

JBA/1/604
Letter from JB Atkinson to his mother, 15 October 1887, inquiring as to her poor health.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Professor G Lupton [?], 15 October 1887, requesting information on where he can find the best report of the lecture he gave on coal dust.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Cheesman, 15 October 1887, requesting that the stone which fell and killed a man at Blaydon Main colliery be weighed.

JBA/1/605
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 15 October 1887, re his inspections of Boldon, Wardley, Heddon and Stella collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Brooks & Co., thanking them for the safety lamp reflector he received.

JBA/1/606
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Herly [?], 16 October 1887, apologising for the hurtful comments he made in a letter he previously sent to him, re them forming a partnership.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 18 October 1887, arranging a date to go shooting.

JBA/1/607
Letter from JB Atkinson to Arnold Lupton, 18 October 1887, re his disatisfaction with a notice published in the Yorkshire Post.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Nicholson at Montagu colliery, confirming his visit to the colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 21 October 1887, requesting his company in Newcastle.

JBA/1/608
Letter from JB Atkinson to HG Hughes, 21 October 1887, re a notice published in the Newcastle Chronicle.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 21 October 1887, re accepting an offer of publication from the Colliery Guardian and the Iron and Coal Review.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Fellows, 21 October 1887, arranging a meeting in Newcastle.

JBA/1/609
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 22 October 1887, re his inspections of Blaydon Burn, Wardley, Montagu and Hebburn collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter of complaint from the workmen of Montagu colliery, re a boy who was kept underground for too long.

JBA/1/610
Letter from JB Atkinson to JG Southern, 24 October 1887, re the copies of the 'Special Rules' in force in the district.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 27 October 1887, re their plans to go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 27 October 1887, re their plans to go shooting.

JBA/1/611
Table of results of the analysis of coal deaths at Glenmore colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Henderson, 27 October 1887, re his plans to visit Chatton colliery.

JBA/1/612
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Willis, confirming his visit.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr White, confirming his visit to Walker colliery.

JBA/1/613
Letter from JB Atkinson to JS Martin, 28 October 1887, re him not receiving a circular concerning pensions.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gerrard, 28 October 1887, re him not receiving a circular concerning pensions.

JBA/1/614
Letter from G Leigh Pembenton [?] to the Secretary Inspector, 15 October 1887, writing to acknowledge receipt of a letter her received.

JBA/1/614-5
Letter from G Leigh Pembenton [?] to the Secretary Inspector, 11 October 1887, re a circular sent to Inspectors of Mines, concerning the Superannuation Act and the appointment of Inspectors.

JBA/1/616-7
Extracts from reviews and notices of 'Explosions in Coal Mines', written by WK and JB Atkinson.

JBA/1/618
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr White, explaining that he cannot attend Walker colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JS Martin, 31 October 1887, re the minutes of the Treasury concerning superannuation.

JBA/1/619
Inquest report, 28 October 1887, into the death of Henry Turnbull as the result of an accident at Cowpea colliery.

JBA/1/620
Inquest report, 31 October 1887, into the death of Albert Cannon as the result of an accident at Cowpea colliery.

JBA/1621-2
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 30 September and 31 October 1887.

JBA/1/623-37
Translation of 'Observations on Coal Dust Explosions'.

JBA/1/638
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 4 November 1887, re an incident at Walker colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Reid, 4 November 1887, requesting that the price offered for his book in the Colliery Guardian be altered.

JBA/1/639
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Fothergill (surgeon dentist), 4 November 1887, re he son's dental consultation.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JS Martin, 5 November 1887, re his approval to appoint a working committee of three inspectors interested in the matter of superannuation.

JBA/1/640
Letter from JS Martin to the Right Honourable H Matthews, Secretary of State, 29 October 1887, re their correspondence surrounding the appointment of Assistant Inspectors.

JBA/1/641
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Lennant [?], 6 November 1887, requesting his company to go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 6 November 1887, re their plans to go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 6 November 1887, re their plans to go shooting.

JBA/1/642
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 6 November 1887, re the results of the analysis on the air from an unspecified pit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Balden, 5 November 1887, requesting that the problem with the wooden flooring in his home be rectified.

JBA/1/643
Notes on fatal accidents at Cowpea colliery on 28 October 1887.

JBA/1/644
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 5 November 1887, re his inspections of Walker, Chatton and Montagu collieries, and Wallsend pumping station. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Brooks & Co., 5 November 1887, thanking him for the reflector he was sent for his safety lamp, commenting on its effectiveness.

JBA/1/645
Letter from JB Atkinson to HL Atkinson, 6 November 1887, re the amount of game he shot during his hunting expeditions of the year.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Dodd, 5 November 1887, re the report he has sent him concerning an explosion at Stanley colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Lishman, 5 November 1887, re the analysis of the dusts from Glenmore colliery.

JBA/1/646
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gerrard, 6 November 1887, re an inquest at Walker colliery.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Fellows, re his plans to go shooting with Mr Bradford.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Cook, 9 November 1887, re their upcoming meeting.

JBA/1/647
Letter from JB Atkinson to H White, 9 November 1887, re the measurements of the air in the Brockwell seam.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 9 November 1887, re their upcoming meeting.

JBA/1/648
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Douglas, 9 November 1887, thanking him for the papers he was sent re the 'Pocahontas' explosion.
Message from JB Atkinson to Joicey & Co., re his upcoming meeting with Pringle, Janfield and Lea.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Gardner, requesting that he have dinner for two at the Railway Hotel.

JBA/1/649-50
Inquest report, 10 November 1887, into the death of Nicholas Carr, killed as the result of an accident at East Janfield [?] colliery.

JBA/1/651
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Brown, 13 November 1887, re selling his gun.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 12 November 1887, re his inspections of Janfield [?], Walker and South Birtley collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 15 November 1887, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/652
Diagram of the section of Walker colliery where a shot was fired.

JBA/1/653-4
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Forrest [?], 16 November 1887, re specimens collected at Walker colliery.

JBA/1/654
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Cheesman, 16 November 1887, explaining that he is unaware of and particular focus on which to make the exemption applications.

JBA/1/655
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 17 November 1887, re the adjournment of the Walker inquest, which allows him to meet Robson.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 18 November 1887, re their upcoming meeting and plans to go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 18 November 1887, requesting his help to find out where an enclosed newspaper cutting applies to.

JBA/1/656
Blank page.

JBA/1/657-60
Observations of JB Atkinson, re accidents in coal mines.

JBA/1/660
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Forrest, 18 November 1887, re remarks on Sir FG Abel's [?] paper on 'Accidents in Coal Mines'.

JBA/1/661
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gerrard, 22 November 1887, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 22 November 1887, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 22 November 1887, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/662
Letter from JB Atkinson to an unspecified individual, acknowledging his receipt of a letter.
Letter from JB Atkinson to AS Taliner [?], 22 November 1887, re his upcoming visit to Usworth colliery to inspect the site of a fatal accident.
Note from JB Atkinson to an unspecified individual, 24 November 1887, requesting that dinner be ready for four upon their arrival.

JBA/1/663-7
JB Atkinson's report on an explosion at Walker colliery.

JBA/1/668-9
Inquest report, 25 November 1887, into the death of John Beigham [?] as the result of an accident at Usworth colliery.

JBA/1/670
Letter from JB Atkinson to FR Atkinson, 25 November 1887, re him sending him and Jane a set of knives and forks.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 25 November 1887, thanking him for his assistance with an unspecified matter.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 28 November 1887, re his inspections of Usworth, Axwell and North Biddick collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/671-3
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Lupton, 28 November 1887, re explosions in various coal mines.

JBA/1/673
Anonymous letter to an unspecified individual, explaining the inconsistencies in JB Atkinson's report into the explosion at Walker colliery.

JBA/1/674-5
Letter from JB Atkinson to John Dixon [?], 28 November 1887, discussing the possible causes of an explosion at Bulli. He also discusses a variety of other collieries.

JBA/1/675
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 28 November 1887, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/676
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 29 November 1887, notes on the statement of H Williamson at an unspecified inquest.

JBA/1/677
Letter from JB Atkinson to CF Scott, 28 November 1887, re the plans for a colliery at Lemmington pit.

JBA/1/678
Letter from JB Atkinson to JS Martin, 29 November 1887, re the discretion of his conversations with Mr Lushington.

JBA/1/679-80
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 31 October and 30 November 1887.

JBA/1/681
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Bradford, requesting his company to meet with himself and Mr Robson.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Fellows, requesting his company to meet with himself and Mr Robson.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Robson, explaining that neither Mr Fellows or Bradford can meet with them.

JBA/1/682
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Skinner, 2 December 1887, acknowledging his role as an executor of the will of the late John Willis.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 3 December 1887, re his inspections of Uspeth, Wardley, Elbingham [?], Blaydon Main and Low Fell collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/683
Letter from JB Atkinson to his mother, 3 December 1887, re his upcoming visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to an unspecified individual, cancelling his meeting for dinner as a result of being ill.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 5 December 1887, arranging their upcoming visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 5 December 1887, re a report on the Bulli explosion.

JBA/1/684
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Robson, explaining that he cannot go shooting due to illness.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Cook, explaining that he cannot go shooting due to illness.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JG Kaye, 8 December 1887, re the payment of his rent.

JBA/1/685
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Reid, 9 December 1887, re part payment of the account balance of Mrs Atkinson.
Letter from JB Atkinson to his mother, 9 December 1887, re his ill health, and thanking her for the book she sent.

JBA/1/686
Letter from JB Atkinson to the manager of the bookstall at Central Station, 9 December 1887, requesting that he send him the publications he has listed.
Letter from 'A', to the editor of the Colliery Guardian, 10 December 1887, requesting the answers to a list of queries.

JBA/1/687
Letter from JB Atkinson to JS Martin, 11 December 1887, requesting the letter Mr Martin was sent when he was appointed to the charge of the district.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 11 December 1887, re his visits to Hebburn, Axwell and West Wylam collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Colliery Guardian, 10 December 1887, requesting that the enclosed letter be included in the pages of the Colliery Guardian.

JBA/1/688
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Fowlis [?], 11 December 1887, requesting that he does not need him to visit again, as he is almost fully recovered from his illness.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Willis, explaining that he made seventy underground inspections under the Coal Mines Act.

JBA/1/689
Inquest report, 14 December 1887, into the death of Charles Fora [?], killed as the result of an accident at Boldon colliery.

JBA/1/690-1
Inquest report, 15 December 1887, into the death of Thomas Wilson, killed as the result of an accident at the Byermoon [?] coke ovens.

JBA/1/691
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 15 December 1887, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 15 December 1887, re their plans to meet.
Letter from Godfrey Lushington to JS Martin, 2 June 1886, appointing him to the office of Inspector of Mines for the South Wales district.

JBA/1/692
Letter from Joseph S Martin to the Right Honourable Henry Matthews, 14 December 1887, re a memorial concerned with superannuation.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JS Martin, 15 December 1887, returning the letter of appointment he had sent to him previously.

JBA/1/693-4
Letter from JS Martin to the Lords Commissioners of her Majesty's Treasury.

JBA/1/695
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 16 December 1887, forwarding him some correspondence from Mr Martin.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr W Guy, 16 December 1887, offering his assistance in obtaining a second class certificate.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Miss Willis, 16 December 1887, re Mr Ruddock's money.

JBA/1/696
Letter from JB Atkinson to Professor HB Dixon, 17 December 1887, enquiring as to whether the lecture he gave has been published, and where he can obtain a copy.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Shetton, 17 December 1887, re his visit to the offices in Cramlington to investigate the 'gunpowder incident'.

JBA/1/697
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 17 December 1887, re his visits to Usworth, Boldon, Acomb and Wylam collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to H White, 15 December 1887, re his upcoming visit to Walker colliery.

JBA/1/698
Notes on an accident at Usworth colliery, 31 October 1887.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Fellows, 18 December 1887, stating an address he required.
Letter from JB Atkinson to an unspecified individual, 21 December 1887, re the deeds of Mr Ruddocks.
Letter from JB Atkinson to HB Dixon, 21 December 1887, thanking him for the copy of the lecture he sent him.

JBA/1/699
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 21 December 1887, containing notes on an accident at Walker colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Atkinson, 21 December 1887, explaining that he does not have adequate funds to purchase a share in his boat.

JBA/1/700-1
Letter from JB Atkinson to T Stratton, 22 December 1887, containing notes on explosions in coal mines.

JBA/1/701
Inquest report, 23 December 1887, into the death of William Bell as the result of an accident at West Pelton colliery.

JBA/1/702
Notes on a fatal accident at West Pelton colliery, 20 December 1887, and an explosion at Cramlington Scott pit.

JBA/1/703
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 24 December 1887, re his inspections of Walker, Mickley and Swalwell collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the publisher of the Colliery Guardian, 24 December 1887, requesting a copy of the latest issue of the Colliery Guardian.

JBA/1/704
Letter from JB Atkinson to FR Atkinson, 30 December 1887, re checking the operation of safety lamps.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the secretary of the Institute of Civil Engineers, 30 December 1887, re his remarks on the paper 'Accidents in Mines'.

JBA/1/705
Inquest report, 30 December 1887, into the death of John Davidson Smith as the result of an accident at Bebside colliery.

JBA/1/706
Inquest report, 30 December 1887, into the death of Charles Walter Newman [?], as the result of an accident at Ashington colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to S Forster, 31 December 1887, re the payment of his account.

JBA/1/707-8
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 30 November and 31 December 1887.

JBA/1/709
Notes on a fatal accident at Bebside colliery, 28 December 1887.
Notes on a fatal accident at Ashington colliery, 29 December 1887.

JBA/1/710
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 31 December 1887, re his inspections of Walbottle and Heworth collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/711
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 2 January 1888, requesting that he send him more metalliferrous forms.
Letter from JB Atkinson to GB Walker, 2 January 1887, expressing his gratitude for the paper he sent him.

JBA/1/712-4
JB Atkinson's remarks as to Inspectors of Mines.

JBA/1/714
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 4 May 1888, re his remarks as to Inspectors of Mines.

JBA/1/715
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 4 January 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 4 January 1888, re their plans to meet.
Message from JB Atkinson to the Cramlington Coal Co., re his upcoming visit to the colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Balden, 7 January 1887, re the payment of his account.

JBA/1/716
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 7 January 1888, re his inspections of Throckley, Montagu Main, Seaton Delaval and Preston collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/717-8
Inquest report, 9 January 1888, into the death of Thomas Floyd, killed as the result of an accident at Shankhouse colliery.

JBA/1/718
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 13 January 1887, re their upcoming meeting.

JBA/1/719
Notes on a fatal accident at Cramlington colliery, 6 January 1888.

JBA/1/720
Letter from JB Atkinson to Miss Lizzie Willis, 14 January 1888, re an unspecified agreement, and news concerning his family.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 14 January 1888, re his inspections of Walker, Blaydon Main, Hebburn, Wearmouth and Axwell collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/721
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Bagnall, 17 January 1888, re the reference he has made for him.
Employment reference written by JB Atkinson on behalf of Joshua Bagnall.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 18 January 1888, re their plans to go shooting.

JBA/1/722-3
Notes on the Coal Mines Regulations Act of 1887.

JBA/1/723
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 18 January 1888, re the 'Seghill Special Rules'.

JBA/1/724
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 19 January 1888, re a job opportunity advertised in the Newcastle Chronicle, and the rate at which their book is selling.
Letter from JB Atkinson to HL Atkinson, 21 January 1888, re the formation of a business partnership with Mr Addenbrooke.

JBA/1/725
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 22 January 1888, re his inspections of Wardle, Prudhoe, West Cramlington, Washington and Benwell collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Elwen [?], 22 May 1888, re his upcoming visit to Hebburn colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JH Merrivale, 22 January 1888, requesting the names and addresses of the trustees of the Earl of Carlisle to whom applications may be made for job vacancies.

JBA/1/726
Letter from 'A', to an unspecified individual, 21 January 1888, concerning an article entitled 'Fatal Mining Explosions 1887'.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Iron, Coal and Trades Review, 21 January 1888, requesting that the enclosed letter be included in the the pages of the publication.

JBA/1/727
Letter from JB Atkinson to HL Atkinson, 28 January 1888, re the business partnership HL Atkinson has formed.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 23 January 1888, re the appointment of agents to various estates.

JBA/1/728
Letter from JB Atkinson to JS Martin, 24 January 1888, re the support of MPs in an unspecified matter.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Cheesman, confirming his visit to Blaydon Main colliery.

JBA/1/729
Letter from JB Atkinson to HL Atkinson, 27 January 1888, re the money he is providing him for his business venture.

JBA/1/730
Inquest report, 29 January 1888, into the death of Andrew Stephenson, as the result of an accident at West Stockburn [?] colliery.

JBA/1/731
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 28 January 1888, re his inspections of Blaydon Main, Stobswood, Elbingham [?], Hebburn and Low Fell collieries. His observations of each site are also noted.

JBA/1/732
Notes on the numbers of copies required of the Coal Mines Regulation Act.

JBA/1/733
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Cook, 28 January 1888, requesting a payment.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 28 January 1888, requesting a payment, and their upcoming plans to go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 28 January 1888, requesting a payment.

JBA/1/734
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Galloway, 29 January 1888, re an article he found in the Iron and Coal Trades Review, an inquest report he has sent him into the Bulli explosion.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Anderson, 28 January 1888, requesting a pair of brown twill fishing trousers.

JBA/1/735
Letter from JB Atkinson to J [?] Dodds, 2 February 1888, thanking him for the cheque he received.

JBA/1/736
Letter from JB Atkinson to WJ Jone [?], 2 February 1888, explaining that Mr Jone [?] is unsuitable for a vacancy for which he was intending to apply.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Anderson, 2 February 1888, re the payment of his account.

JBA/1/737
Note from JB Lee to JB Atkinson, re his salary for the upcoming year.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 3 February 1888, thanking him for the cheque he received.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Cook, 3 February 1888, explaining that he his unable to meet with him to see Mr Bolam.

JBA/1/738-9
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 31 December 1887 and 31 January 1888.

JBA/1/740-1
Inquest report, 4 February, into the death of Martin Lewins [?], as the result of an accident at Saint Hilda colliery.

JBA/1/741
Letter from JB Atkinson to M [?] Bates, 4 February 1888, re his upcoming visit to an unspecified colliery.

JBA/1/742
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 4 February 1888, re his inspections of West Stockburn, Ouston, Montagu Main and South Birtley collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to CH Sample, 4 February 1888, re his payment for shooting.

JBA/1/743
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Forrest, 7 February 1888, re his corrections/remarks on the pamphlet 'Abel [?] on accidents in mines'.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Oldham, 9 February 1888, re the grievances brought to his attention by a worker at Lemmington colliery named John Copper.

JBA/1/744
Inquest report, 7 February 1888, into the death of Anthony Kemp as the result of an accident at Wearmouth colliery.

JBA/1/745
List of the number of non-fatal accidents and the number of persons injured therein, in the Newcastle upon Tyne district during 1887.

JBA/1/746
Letter from JB Atkinson to M [?] Dodd, 9 February 1888, requesting the details of two men injured in pit accidents.
Letter from JB Atkinson to M [?] Hayes, 9 February 1888, requesting the details of a man named James Lister who died as the result of an accident at Broughton Moor colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to FR Atkinson, requesting details of the death of David Cooper at an unspecified colliery.

JBA/1/747
Letter from JB Atkinson to his mother, Mrs Atkinson, 13 February 1888, informing her of his family news.
Notes on a fatal accident at Saint Hilda colliery, 2 February 1888.

JBA/1/748
Notes on an inquiry into the death of an unspecified individual at Wearmouth colliery, 3 February 1888.
Notes re a complaint from a workman at Lemmington colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 13 February 1888, re his inspections of Mickley and Blaydon Main collieries. His observations of each site are also noted.

JBA/1/749
List of local collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 15 February 1888, re the parcels of books and papers he has sent to him.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Robson, confirming their plans to meet.

JBA/1/750
Table of the number of tonnes of coal produced by Bishop Hill, Howard, Blenkinsopp, Featherstone and Midgeholme collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Croudace [?], 16 February 1888, requesting that he complete the form he has enclosed with this letter.
Letter from JB Atkinson to HL Atkinson, 16 February 1888, re the payment of money.

JBA/1/751
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 16 February 1888, thanking him for the cheque he sent and confirming their plans to meet.

JBA/1/752
Table of the number of persons employed and the quantity of coal produced by collieries in Northumberland during 1887.

JBA/1/753
Table of the number of persons employed and the quantity of coal produced by collieries in Cumberland during 1887.
Table of the combined number of persons emplyed and the quantity of coal produced from collieries in the counties of Durham, Northumberland and Cumberland during 1887.

JBA/1/754
Letter from JB Atkinson to RS Carr, 20 February 1888, re the letter of introduction for Mr Swallow.
Letter from JB Atkinson to RJ Swallow, 20 February 1888, providing an introduction to Mr RS Carr, requesting a meeting to discuss matters of architecture.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WH Pickering, 24 February 1888, re the ownership of undersea minerals.

JBA/1/755
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 23 February 1888, re his sketches of a case for a Pieter [?] lamp.

JBA/1/755-6
Letter from JB Atkinson to AM [?] Potter, 25 Fevruary 1888, re methods of calculating the directions of a 'dip'.

JBA/1/757
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 25 February 1888, re his inspections of Walker, Edgewell, Wardley, Shire Moor and Stella collieries. His observations of each site are also noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to AA Atkinson, 27 February 1888, re their upcoming plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 27 February 1888, re Mr Armstrong selling him some ferrets.

JBA/1/758
Letter from JB Atkinson to the Secretary of the Civil Service Supply Association, 27 February 1888, requesting membership to the Civil Service Supply Association.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 29 February 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 29 February 1888, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/759
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 29 February 1888, requesting more returns for February.

JBA/1/760-1
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 31 January and 29 February 1888.

JBA/1/762
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 4 March 1888, re the payment of his account.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 4 March 1888, re the payment of his account.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 4 March 1888, re the payment of his account.

JBA/1/763
Letter from JB Atkinson to AA Atkinson, 4 March 1888, re using formulae to solve an unspecified mathematical problem.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Snowball [?], 5 March 1888, requesting that his annual angling tickets be renewed for the season.

JBA/1/764
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 8 March 1888, re his inspections of Heddon, Swalwell, North Biddick and Wylam collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to CG Shute, 6 March 1888, requesting some manure.

JBA/1/765
Letter from JB Atkinson to FR Atkinson, 6 March 1888, re their upcoming plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to AA Atkinson, 6 March 1888, re the mathematical formula found in Aldi's paper.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Ayton, confirming his visit to Blyth colliery.

JBA/1/766
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Balden, 7 March 1888, explaining the need for ventilation under the flooring of his home.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 7 March 1888, re the payment of his account.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the secretary of the Civil Service Stores, 9 March 1888, requesting an order of tobacco.

JBA/1/767
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 12 March 1888, re his inspections of Hebburn, Stella, Cambois, Park House and Harton collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/768
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 16 March 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Wk Atkinson, 12 March 1888, re the letter they sent to the Iron and Coal Trades Review.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 16 March 1888, re the accounts he has been sent by Mr Reid.

JBA/1/769
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 17 March 1888, re his inspections of Swalwell, Linty [?] Green, Montagu, Low Fell and Prudhoe collieries. His observations are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Dodds, 18 March 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Wk Atkinson, 18 March 1888, re estimates of the cost of having their book/paper printed.

JBA/1/770
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Henderson, 17 March 1888, re the payment of his account.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Anderson, 19 March 1888, requesting a pair of wading brogues.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 19 March 1888, re their plans to meet Mr Dodds.

JBA/1/771
Letter from JB Atkinson to the Right Honourable H Matthews, 19 March 1888, acknowledging his position of Inspector of Mines in the Newcastle district, where he acted under the direction of Mr Willis.

JBA/1/772
List of the number of days occupied in underground inspections.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, re the list of mines with connections, his annual report and the particulars of the work of the past year.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Dodds, 20 March 1888, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/773
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gerrard, 21 March 1888, thanking him for the copy of 'special rules' he sent him.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 21 March 1888, requesting that he translate part of the Annales des Mines and the remarks on the Usworth explosion.
Letter from JB Atkinson to C Cole, 21 March 1888, requesting that he visit Burradon [?] colliery.

JBA/1/774
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 22 March 1888, re their upcoming plans to meet.
Message from JB Atkinson to the Burradon & Coxlodge Coal Co., apologising that he will not be able to meet with them.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JS Martin, 23 March 1888, re the payment of a cheque for the relief of Mr Cadman.

JBA/1/775
Inquest report, 23 March 1888, into the death of Anthony Lewis [?], as the result of an accident at Victoria Garesfield colliery.

JBA/1/776
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Anderson, 24 March 1888, re the payment of his wading brogues.
Notes on a fatal accident occurring at Victoria Garesfield colliery on 21 March 1888.

JBA/1/777
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 24 March 1888, re his inspections of Leam [?], Elbingham [?], Hilda and Heworth collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 25 March 1888, re the details of a job vacancy at an unspecified colliery.

JBA/1/778
Letter from JB Atkinson to HL Atkinson, 25 March 1888, documenting his family news.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 25 March 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 25 March 1888, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/779
Letter from JB Atkinson to C Cole, 25 March 1888, apologising for being unable to meet with him, whilst arranging another visit to Killingworth.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 25 March 1888, re the resignation of Mr Morse, which would leave a vacancy open for Mr Robson.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Iron and Coal Trades Review, 26 March 1888, requesting that the enclosed letter be published in the Iron and Coal Trades Review.

JBA/1/780-1
Letter from 'A' to an unspecified individual, re coal dust and colliery explosions.

JBA/1/782-88
Essay on the Usworth colliery explosion, 2 March 1885.

JBA/1/789-796
Observations of Mr Atkinson on explosions in Durham.

JBA/1/797
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 28 March 1888, re Mr Robson's plans to apply for the job vacancy Mr Atkinson announced.

JBA/1/798-808
Notes on the principal explosions in English collieries in 1883, 1884 and 1885, by M Johon.

JBA/1/809-821
Essay on an explosion at Clifton Hall, 18 June 1885.

JBA/1/822-3
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 29 February and 31 March 1888.

JBA/1/824
List of unspecified monthly figures.

JBA/1/825
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 31 March 1888, re his inspections of Acomb, Victoria Garesfield, Burradon and Mickley collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/826
Letter from JB Atkinson to JHM Shetton, 2 April 1888, answering a question regarding explosions in coal mines.

JBA/1/827
Letter from JB Atkinson to H White, 3 April 1888, re the details of an accident at Walker colliery, resulting in the death of John Dixon.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 3 April 1888, re the papers referring to the death of John Dixon.

JBA/1/828
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 5 April 1888, re a job vacancy in Scotland.
Notes on the death of a stonemason in North Seaton colliery, 31 March 1888.

JBA/1/829
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 9 April 1888, re his inspections of Wardley, Evesley and Throckley collieries.

JBA/1/830
Letter from JB Atkinson to his mother, 9 April 1888, re the cheque he has sent her.
Receipt from the Reverend Canon Dwarris [?], 10 April 1888 for manure.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Foggin, 12 April 1888, re his upcoming visit to the place where a fatal accident occurred (unspecified location).

JBA/1/831
Details of the workings of the Mickley collieries.

JBA/1/832
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Fothergill, dental surgeon, 13 April 1888, confirming his son's dental appointment.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Fellows, 13 April 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 13 April 1888, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/833
Inquest report, 14 April 1888, into the death of Edward Lewis [?] as the result of an accident at North Biddick colliery.

JBA/1/834
Notes on a fatal accident at Biddick colliery, 12 April 1888.

JBA/1/835
Letter from JB Atkinson to H Ayton, 15 April 1888, answering a question of where to find copies of an unspecified paper.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 14 April 1888, re his inspections of Heworth, Elbingham [?], Mickley and Springwell collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 15 April 1888, re his application for a job vacancy.

JBA/1/836
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Parrington, confirming his visit to Wearmouth colliery.
Letter from MW Parrington, 16 April 1888, declining an invitation to lunch with Mr Parrington.

JBA/1/837
Letter of application from JB Atkinson to the Right Honourable H Matthews, 17 April 1888, for the promotion to the post of Inspector of Mines in charge of the eastern district of Scotland.

JBA/1/838-9
Inquest report, 17 April 1888, into the death of John Thomas Ferguson as the result of an accident at Seaton Burn colliery.

JBA/1/839
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 18 April 1888, explaining that he has sent him part of a salmon he caught.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JB Briggs, 18 April 1888, re the shooting at Hindley Steel.

JBA/1/840
Notes on the Blaydon Burn and Lilly Drift mines.

JBA/1/841
Letter from JB Atkinson to FR Atkinson, 20 April 1888, requesting the details of an explosion at Saint Helens.

JBA/1/842
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Graham, 21 April 1888, requesting an inspection of the site of the explosion at Saint Helens colliery in Cumberland.

JBA/1/843
Notes on a fatal accident at Wearmouth colliery, 14 April 1888.

JBA/1/844
Notes on an inquiry into the death of a man as the result of an accident at Seaton Burn colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 21 April 1888, re the enclosed notices of fatal accidents at Wearmouth and Seaton Burn collieries, and his inspections of Usworth, Wylam and Scotswood collieries.

JBA/1/845
Letter from JB Atkinson to GG Fenwick, 23 April 1888, re an incident of his dog killing a lamb.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Hepple, confirming his visit to Birtley colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bart, 24 April 1888, requesting the opportunity to personally investigate the explosion at St Helens colliery.

JBA/1/846
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 24 April 1888, re his visit to Cumberland.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Lee, confirming his visit to Felling colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 26 April 1888, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/847
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Greene, explaining that he can no longer shoot at Shiltington.
Letter from JB Atkinson to RP Milburn, 28 April 1888, requesting an electric miners lamp that he has invented.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 28 April 1888, re his inspections of Ouston, Felling, Wardley, East Holywell and Montagu collieries. His observations are noted.

JBA/1/848
Notes on fatal accidents at Ouston and Felling collieries.

JBA/1/849
Letter from JB Atkinson to FR Atkinson, 30 April 1888, wishing him a fast recovery from his illness.
Letter from JB Atkinson to RP Milburn, 1 May 1888, thanking him for the offer of a lamp, and confirming his plans to meet with Mr Milburn to see his range of lamps.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bart, 1 May 1888, expressing his concern that he will be unable to visit the site of the explosion at St Helens colliery.

JBA/1/850-1
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 31 March and 30 April 1888.

JBA/1/852
Letter from JB Atkinson to JRD Lynn, 2 May 1888, confirming his attendance at the Bleckinsop inquest.
Inquest report, 2 May 1888, into the death of Joseph Elliott as the result of an accident at Felling colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Reid, 2 May 1888, requesting that a copy of 'Explosions in Coal Mines' be forwarded to a Mr A Sharp.

JBA/1/853
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Willis, requesting his permission to visit St Helens colliery.
Inquest report, 3 May 1888, into the death of William Lattimer as the result of an accident at Blenkinsopp colliery.

JBA/1/854
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Atkinson, confirming his plans to visit Workington.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Johnson, confirming his visit to Saint Helens colliery.

JBA/1/855
Notes on a fatal accident at Blenkinsopp colliery.

JBA/1/856
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 6 May 1888, re his inspections of Scitswood, Ashington and Workington collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/857
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 6 May 1888, re his inspection of Saint Helens colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JH Merivale, 7 May 1888, thanking him for the letter he sent.

JBA/1/858
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Johnson, confiming his visit to Saint Helens colliery.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Atkinson, confiming his visit to Saint Helens colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to FR Atkinson, 7 May 1888, confirming his plans to stay with him whilst visiting Saint Helens colliery.

JBA/1/859-60
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 10 May 1888, discussing his visit to Saint Helens colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Lizzie, 10 May 1888, discussing his family news.

JBA/1/861
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Croudace [?], 11 May 1888, thanking him for the section of Tindale Fell.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JH Merivale, 11 May 1888, accepting the invitation to write some comments for the British Association Local Guide regarding the mining industries of the district.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Fenwick, 11 May 1888, wishing him well after his accident and explaining that he has sent him a salmon he caught.

JBA/1/862
Letter from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Newcastle Dailt Chronicle, 12 May 1888, requesting the name and address of someone who can investigate the 'population question'.
Letter from JB Atkinson to H Palmer, requesting that the dust he has enclosed with the letter be tested as to deduce whether they have been subject to fire.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 14 May 1888, requesting that he be present at the inquest for the Saint Helens explosion.

JBA/1/863
Letter from JB Atkinson to Stevens, Pickering & Co., 15 May 1888, re the payment of his account.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Miss Lizzie Willis, 16 May 1888, re the payment of his account.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Stevens, Pickering and Co., 19 May 1888, acknowledging receipt of his cheque.

JBA/1/864
Notes on an explosion at Broomhill colliery, 9 May 1888.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 19 May 1888, re his inspection of Hebburn colliery. His observations of the site are noted.

JBA/1/865
Letter from JB Atkinson to Miss Lizzie Willis, 20 May 1888, re the payment made to Stevens, Pickering & Co.
Letter from JB Atkinson to H Richardson, 19 May 1888, re his upcoming visit to Backworth colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 20 May 1888, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/866-8
Notes on the Saint Helens explosion.

JBA/1/869
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 22 May 1888, re explosions in coal mines.

JBA/1/870
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Atkinson, confirming his visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Asquith, 23 May 1888, re his visit to East Stanley colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WH Patterson, 23 May 1888, re his visit to East Stanley colliery.

JBA/1/871
Letter from JB Atkinson to his mother, 23 May 1888, recounting his family news.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 26 May 1888, explaining that he cannot accept his invitation to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WJH Ryder, 26 May 1888, accepting a dinner invitation.

JBA/1/872
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Reid, 26 May 1888, requesting that a copy of 'Explosions in Coal Mines' be sent to Mr J Hayes.
Notes on an accident at Backworth colliery, 14 May 1888.

JBA/1/873
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 26 May 1888, re his inspection of Saint Helens colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 28 May 1888, re the fishing rod he has sent him.

JBA/1/874
Message from JB Atkinson to Cramlington Coal Co., confirming his visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Fellows, 31 May 1888, re their upcoming plans to go fishing.

JBA/1/875-6
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 30 April and 31 May 1888.

JBA/1/877-8
Inquest report, 1 June 1888 into the death of William [?] Dunn, as the result of an accident at Dudley colliery.

JBA/1/879
Letter from JB Atkinson to H Palmer, 1 June 1888, re the samples of dust he sent to be analysed.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 1 June 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Lennant, 1 June 1888, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/880
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 2 June 1888, re the inquest into the death of a man at Dudley colliery, and his inspections of Wearmouth and Walker collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Fellows, 3 June 1888, re the payment of his account.

JBA/1/881
Letter from JB Atkinson to LH Johnston, 2 June 1888, requesting that he collect samples of dust from Saint Helens colliery for analysis.
Letter from JB Atkinson to RH Longbotham, 3 June 1888, re assisting him with his application for the job vacancy at Elswick colliery.

JBA/1/882
Letter of complaint from East Stanley colliery.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr White, confirming his visit to Walker colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 5 June 1888, re the proofs for Walker colliery.

JBA/1/883
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr GA Charlton, 5 June 1888, declining an invitation to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JG Kaye, 7 June 1888, re the payment of his rent.
Letter from JB Atkinson to RH Longbotham, 7 June 1888, re the advertisement of a job vacancy at Wearmouth colliery.

JBA/1/884
Inquest report, 7 June 1888, into the death of Andrew Oliver as the result of an accident at West Stockburn colliery.

JBA/1/885
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Jyzack, re his visit to Consett.
Notes re a fatal accident at West Stockburn colliery.

JBA/1/886
Letter from JB Atkinson to 'Henly' [?], 10 June 1888, re their plans to go shooting and fishing, and his plan to secure a bank loan.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Ash, 9 June 1888, re payment for some cigars.

JBA/1/887
Letter of complaint from JB Atkinson to the editor of the Blyth Examiner, 9 June 1888, requesting a copy of the Examiner containing an article on the Bedlington Iron Works.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 9 June 1888, re notifying him of an accident at West Stockburn colliery, and his inspections of Montagu, Walker and and Blaydon Main collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JH Johnston, 11 June 1888, thanking him for the dust samples he received from Saint Helens colliery.

JBA/1/888
Letter from JB Atkinson to Allen D Graham, 9 June 1888, requesting a copy of the conference which addresses the 'population question'.
Letter from JB Atkinson to H Palmer of East Howle colliery, 11 June 1888, re the dusts he has sent him from Saint Helens colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 14 June 1888, requesting that he return his hygrometer.

JBA/1/889
Letter from JB Atkinson to RH Longbotham, 13 June 1888, re the cost of housing.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Armstrong, 14 June 1888, re his plans to visit Evesley colliery, and requesting information regarding quarrying in North Northumberland.

JBA/1/890
Notes on a fatal accident at South Meadowsley colliery, 4 June 1888.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 16 June 1888, re his inspections of Burradon, Boldon, Greymare [?] Hill and Cramlington collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/891
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 17 June 1888, re their upcoming plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JHM Stratton, 17 June 1888, explaining how he may have left his tobacco pouch at his house.
List of questions re various collieries.

JBA/1/892-3
Inquest report, 20 June 1888, into the death of Robert Gleghorn [?] as the result of an accident at Coxlodge colliery.

JBA/1/893
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 21 June 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Sample, 21 June 1888, re the advertisement of a fishing area.
Letter from JB Atkinson to an unspecified individual, 21 June 1888, requesting fishing equipment.

JBA/1/894
Letter from JB Atkinson to H Palmer, 23 June 1888, thanking him for the samples of dust he analysed.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Hetherington, 23 June 1888, re his plans to visit Coxlodge colliery to see the site of a fatal accident.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Mavin [?], 23 June 1888, thanking him for the fishing equipment he sent him.

JBA/1/895
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 23 June 1888, re his inspections of Whitehouse, West Wylam and Haltwhistle collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to C Shute, 24 June 1888, re his upcoming visit to Hebburn colliery.

JBA/1/896
Letter from JB Atkinson to WJ Bolam, 24 June 1888, re shooting at Hindley Steel.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Cook, 24 June 1888, re shooting at Hindley Steel.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 25 June 1888, re his plans to visit Durham.

JBA/1/897
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 25 June 1888, requesting that he send him some pieces of baryte.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Ash, 25 June 1888, requesting that he send him some maps.
Letter from JB Atkinson to RH Longbotham, 27 June 1888, querying whether he will be applying for the job vacancy at Hebburn colliery.

JBA/1/898
Letter from JB Atkinson to JO Robson, 27 June 1888, re their upcoming plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to M Hood of Swalwell colliery, acknowledging receipt of the 'Annual Returns'.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Cowen, 28 June 1888, re the use of gunpowder in cartridges.

JBA/1/899
Letter from JB Atkinson to Bradford, 28 June 1888, re their upcoming plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to C Lennant, 28 June 1888, re their upcoming plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Fellows, 28 June 1888, re their upcoming plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JH Merivale, 28 June 1888, requesting the name of the individual who informed him that Mr Atkinson suggested that a prosecution should be instituted as a result of the Whitehaven explosion of 1882.

JBA/1/900
Letter from JB Atkinson to JO Robson, 28 June 1888, expressing his regret for not being able to meet him as planned.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JHM Stratton, 28 June 1888, re his plans to visit an unspecified colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to LC and HF Lockhart solicitors, 28 June 1888, re the payment of his account.

JBA/1/901
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 29 JUne 1888, re his plans to visit areas of North Tyne and Reedwater.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Henderson, 29 June 1888, stating that the ownership of Hindley Steel shooting has been transferred to Mr Joseph Cook.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Armstrong [?], 30 June 1888, re the coal seams at Seaton Carew colliery.

JBA/1/902
Inquest report, 29 June 1888, into the death of Henry Dunn [?] as the result of an accident at Dudley colliery.

JBA/1/903
Letter from JB Atkinson to JH Merivale, 30 June 1888, re the case of the prosecution resulting from the Whitehaven explosion of 1882.

JBA/1/904-5
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 31 May and 30 June 1888.

JBA/1/906
Notes on fatal accidents at Coxlodge colliery (18 June 1888) and Dudley colliery (28 June 1888).

JBA/1/907
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 30 June 1888, re his inspections of Hebburn, Elbingham and Low Fell collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Mundle [?], 30 June 1888, re his plans to visit Stiddle Hill colliery.
Note from JB Atkinson, 30 June 1888, confirming his visit to Woodburn.

JBA/1/908
Notes on a fatal accident at Deckham Hall colliery, July 1888.

JBA/1/909
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 7 July 1888, re his inspections of Whittington, Stiddle Hill, Brownrigg, Elsdon, Hareshaw Head and Gunnerston [?] Landsdale collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WB Elsdon, 8 July 1888, re their upcoming meeting.

JBA/1/910
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Patterson, 8 July 1888, re his plans to see a safety lamp test.
Letter from JB Atkinson to C Gibson, 8 July 1888, re their plans to meet at Pegswood Drift.
Letter from JB Atkinson to RG Ously [?], 8 July 1888, re his plans to visit Seaton Delaval colliery.

JBA/1/911
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Buglass, 10 July 1888, re his upcoming visit to Stobswood colliery to visit the site of an accident.
Letter from JB Atkinson to C Gibson, 10 July 1888, postponing his visit to Pegswood Drift.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 10 July 1888, re his upcoming visit to Hebburn.

JBA/1/912
Letter from JB Atkinson to AL Stevenson, 11 July 1888, re the location of a special coke oven in the district.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Bill, 11 July 1888, re his plans to visit him in Durham.
Inquest report, 11 July 1888 into te death of Robert Lee as the result of an accident at Stobswood colliery.

JBA/1/913
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Claren [?], 12 July 1888, re his travel arrangements.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 12 July 1888, thanking him for the barytes he sent him.

JBA/1/914
Inquest report, 13 July 1888, into the death of Thomas Davison as the result of an accident at Boldon colliery.

JBA/1/915
Letter from JB Atkinson to WB Gibson, 14 July 1888, re their plans to visit Warks [?] Burn.
Letter from JB Atkinson to AL Stevenson, 15 July 1888, thanking him for the letter he sent.

JBA/1/916
Notes on fatal accidents at Stobswood colliery (9 July 1888) and Cramlington colliery (2 July 1888).

JBA/1/917-8
Notes on fatal accidents at Pegswood Drift (2 July 1888) and Boldon colliery (11 July 1888).

JBA/1/919
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 14 July 1888, re his inspections of Pegswood and Redheugh collieries, and the exemptions of certain collieries from taking gunpowder into the mines in cartridges.

JBA/1/920
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Galloway, 17 July 1888, re his investigation of the Saint Helens explosion.

JBA/1/921-22
Inquest report, 17 July 1888, into the death of William Powell as the result of an accident at Deckham Hall colliery.

JBA/1/922
Letter from JB Atkinson to GS Palmer, 17 July 1888, re his upcoming visit to Usworth colliery.

JBA/1/923
Message from JB Atkinson to Walbottle Coal Co., confirming his plans to visit.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WC Gibson, 18 July 1888, re their plans to go fishing.
Letter from JB Atkinson to H White, 19 July 1888, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/924
Letter from JB Atkinson to Bill, 21 July 1888, quoting a letter written by Mr Willis.

JBA/1/925
Notes on an accident at Broomhill colliery, 11 July 1888.

JBA/1/926
Notes on fatal accidents at Bedlington colliery (6 July 1888) and Usworth colliery (29 June 1888).

JBA/1/927
Notes on an accident at Walbottle colliery, 16 July 1888.
JBA/1/928
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 21 July 1888, re accidents at Usworth, Bedlington, Walbottle and Broomhill collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 21 July 1888, re the baryte samples he sent him.

JBA/1/929
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 25 July 1888, re his investigation of the Saint Helens explosion.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JH Johnson, 27 July 1888, re his upcoming visit to Saint Helens colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Laren [?] (general superintendant of the North British Railway), 30 July 1888, thanking him for deciding to pick up extra passengers on a train from Newcastle.

JBA/1/930
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 28 July 1888, re his inspections of Wylam, Haltwhistle, Prudhoe. Axwell and Horsley Drift collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 29 July 1888, re WK Atkinson's plans to visit.

JBA/1/931
Letter from JB Atkinson to JH Johnson, 31 July 1888, requesting information surrounding an accident at an unspecified colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to I Douglas, 31 July 1888, re his plans to speak to JB Simpson on Mr Douglas' behalf.

JBA/1/932
Letter from JB Atkinson to FR Atkinson, 1 August 1888, re his application for a job vacancy at Hebburn colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to GG Watson, 3 August 1888, re his plans to attend the inquest in North Seaton.

JBA/1/933
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 3 August 1888, re their upcoming plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to K Davis, 5 August 1888, re the causes of expolsions in coal mines.

JBA/1/934
Inquest report, 4 August 1888, into the death of Thomas Benn [?] as the result of an accident at North Seaton colliery.

JBA/1/935-6
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 30 June and 31 July 1888.

JBA/1/937
Letter from JB Atkinson to CW Henderson, 4 August 1888, re the opening of a job vacancy in the East of Scotland district.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Burt, 4 August 1888, re the opening of a job vacancy in the East of Scotland district.
Letter from JB Atkinson to JJ Hotten, 4 August 1888, re the payment of his account.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the Stella Coal Co., 4 August 1888, re the payment of his account.

JBA/1/938
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 4 August 1888, re his inspections of Saint Helens, Deckham Hall, Eltringham and Cowan Garesfield collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to his mother, 4 August 1888, enclosing a cheque.

JBA/1/939
Letter from JB Atkinson to R Moore, 6 August 1888, explaining his plans to apply for the vacancy his retirement has provided.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 6 August 1888, re his leave of absence.

JBA/1/940
Letter frm JB Atkinson to the Right Honorable H Matthews, 6 August 1888, requesting a leave of absence.

JBA/1/941
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 7 August 1888, re his application for the vacancy in the East of Scotland district.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 8 August 1888, re his plans to play tennis and go fishing.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Burt, 9 August 1888, thanking him for the information he sent him.

JBA/1/942
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Charlton, 9 August 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to CWC Henderson, 10 August 1888, thanking him for the information he sent him.
Letter requesting that clothes be sent to Mr Atkinson.
Letter from JB Atkinson requesting a room at the Central Hotel in Glasgow.

JBA/1/943
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Nicholas, manager of Montagu colliery, confirming his visit to Scotswood colliery.
Notes on an accident at North Seaton colliery, 1 August 1888.

JBA/1/944
Letter of appplication from JB Atkinson to the Right Honourable H Matthews, 13 August 1888, requesting promotion to the position of inspector of mines in charge of the Eastern district of Scotland.

JBA/1/945
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Carlton [?], 12 August 1888, confirming his visit to Wark.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 12 August 1888, re his inspections of Lands, Throckley, Preston and Victoria Garesfield collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 12 August 1888, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/946
Letter from JB Atkinson to JK Guthrie, 12 August 1888, explaining that he sent his tennis shoe to Prudhoe.

JBA/1/947
Notes on an accident at Montagu Main colliery, 10 August 1888.

JBA/1/948
Letter from JB Atkinson to MW Brown, 18 August 1888, re his upcoming visit to Scotland.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 17 August 1888, re his plans to travel to London.

JBA/1/949
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Cheesman, 21 August 1888, re the 'special rules'.
Letter from JB Atkinson to FR Atkinson, 21 August 1888, re his application for a job vacancy.

JBA/1/950
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 21 August 1888, re his upcoming trip to London.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 24 August 1888, re his application for a job vacancy.

JBA/1/951
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 24 August 1888, thanking him for his input in his job application.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Bradford, 24 August 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to M Moore, 24 August 1888, re his job application.

JBA/1/952
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Johnson, the manager of Saint Helens colliery, confirming his plans to visit the colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to H Palmer, 29 August 1888, requesting that the enclosed samples of dust be analysed.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Pratt, the manager of Hilda colliery, confirming his visit.

JBA/1/953
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 30 August 1888, re his upcoming plans to visit Wark.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Charlton, 30 August 1888, re their travel arrangements.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 30 August 1888, re his upcoming visit to Shincliffe.

JBA/1/954
Table containing information regarding the dusts collected at Saint Helens colliery.

JBA/1/955
Letter from JB Atkinson to R Donald Bain, 31 August 1888, re their upcoming plans to meet.

JBA/1/957-8
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 31 July and 31 August 1888.

JBA/1/958
Letter from JB Atkinson to RH Loughton, 2 September 1888, re applying for a vacancy at Boldon colliery.
Letter frm JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 2 September 1888, re a rival candidate for the vacancy he has applied for.
Letter from JB Atkinson to HL Atkinson, 2 September 1888, congratulating him on his engagement to Miss Stephens.

JBA/1/959
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 1 September 1888, re his inspections of Throckley, Saint Helens, Montagu and St Hilda collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to H Pratt, 4 September 1888, re his visit to St Hilda colliery.

JBA/1/960-1
Inquest report, 3 September 1888, into the death of Matthew Helly [?] as the result of an accident at St Hilda colliery.

JBA/1/961
Letter from JB Atkinson to L Brown, 5 September 1888, re their plans to go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 5 September 1888, quoting a letter from his brother in law, re shooting.

JBA/1/962
Letter from JB Atkinson to RH Longbotham, 7 September 1888, re a job vacancy at Boldon colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Robinson, 7 September 1888, re Mr Robinson's appointment at Low Fell colliery.

JBA/1/963
Letter from JB Atkinson to AS Palmer, 8 September 1888, re his plans to visit Usworth colliery to inspect the site of an accident.
Letter from JB Atkinson to H Gibson, 8 September 1888, re his upcoming visits to Backworth and East Holywell collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Fellows, 10 September 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 10 September 1888, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/964
Letter from JB Atkinson to H White, 10 September 1888, re the testing of a safety lamp.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 10 September 1888, re his inspections of Walker, South Benwell and Wardley collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/965-6
Notes on an accident at St Hilda colliery, 28 August 1888.

JBA/1/966
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 13 September 1888, accepting his invitation to meet.

JBA/1/967
Notes on an accident at East Holywell colliery, 4 September 1888.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Bill, 14 September 1888, re the payment of his account.

JBA/1/968
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 18 September 1888, re his inspections of Usworth, Walker, Blankinsopp and Low Fell collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/969
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Mooney, 19 September 1888, re his upcoming visit to Marsden colliery.

JBA/1/970
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Douglas, 19 September 1888, re his upcoming visit to Marsden colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to FR Atkinson, 21 September 1888, re his plan to visit Saint Helens colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to RTW Oswald, 21 September 1888, re his visit to Saint Helens colliery.

JBA/1/971
Letter from JB Atkinson to JH Johnson, 21 September 1888, re his visit to Saint Helens colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 21 September 1888, re their plans to shoot.
Letter from JB Atkinson to the secretary of the Royal Society, 21 September 1888, requesting information on where he can obtain a copy of a paper on coal miners' health.

JBA/1/972
Letter from JB Atkinson to the manager of Stonecroft mines, 22 September 1888, re his upcoming visit to Stonecroft mines to investigate a blasting accident.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 22 September 1888, re his visits to Swalwell, Hebburn, Ouston and Prudhoe collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/973
Letter of complaint from Marsden colliery, re safety lamps.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Maggie Atkinson, 24 September 1888, requesting some grapes for his children and their friends.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 24 September 1888, re their plans to go shooting.

JBA/1/974
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 26 September 1888, re his upcoming visit to Eltringham colliery.
Letter from JB Atkinson to W Charlton, 27 September 1888, requesting transportation to Middleburn.
Letter from Mr & Mrs JB Atkinson, expressing their inability to accept an invitation to the committee of the St John Ambulance Association.

JBA/1/975-6
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 31 August and 30 September 1888.

JBA/1/977
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 29 September 1888, re his inspections of Stonecroft, Saint Helens Benwell and Eltringham collieries, and notice of an unreported explosion at Stonecroft colliery.

JBA/1/978
Letter from Ralph Moore to James Willis, 20 September 1888, re the application of JB Atkinson for the vacancy Mr Moore has created.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 1 October 1888, re the letter sent to him by Mr Moore.

JBA/1/979
Letter from JB Atkinson to Colonel Young, 6 October 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to H Palmer, 6 October 1888, re specimens of dust he requires analysing.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Cheesman, 9 October 1888, re his upcoming visit to Throckley colliery.

JBA/1/980
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 6 October 1888, re his inspections of Heworth, Cramlington, Seaton Delaval and Garesfield collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 10 October 1888, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/981
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 10 October 1888, accepting his invitation go shooting.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Lizzie Willis, 16 October 1888, advising her of where to invest her money.
Letter from JB Atkinson to his mother, 16 October 1888, recounting his family news.

JBA/1/982
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 16 October 1888, re his inspections of Seghill, Mickley, Delaval, Benwell and Throckley collieries. His observations of each site are noted.
Letter of complaint written by JB Atkinson on the behalf of the workmen at Hibblesworth colliery.

JBA/1/983
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 17 October 1888, re the plans of abandoned mines.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Gilchrist, 17 October 1888, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/984
Sheet of paper signed by JB Atkinson.

JBA/1/985
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Best, 20 October 1888, requesting a map of Northumberland.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 20 October 1888, re his inspections of Blaydon Main. Choppington, Boldon and Hedley collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/986
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 22 October 1888, requesting reports of the Saint Helens explosion.
Letter of acceptance from JB Atkinson, 23 October 1888, accepting an invitation to present at the opening ceremony for the Durham College of Science.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 29 October 1888, re his inspections of Swalwell, Harton, Felling and Edgewell collieries. HIs observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/987
Notes on a fire at Broomhill colliery, 20 October 1888.

JBA/1/988
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Wigham Richardson, 31 October 1888, re his remarks on Mining and Quarrying for the British Association Guide Book.
Letter from JB Atkinson to R Gustard [?], 30 October 1888, re the coals from the Eltringham Camel [?] pit.

JBA/1/989
Letter from JB Atkinson to JH Johnson, re an investigation at Saint Helens colliery.
Notes on a fatal accident at Hebburn colliery, 31 October 1888.

JBA/1/990-1
Expense account/balance sheet of JB Atkinson between 30 September and 31 October 1888.

JBA/1/992
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Robson, 1 November 1888, accepting his invitation to meet.
Message from JB Atkinson to the manager of Hebburn colliery, confirming his visit.

JBA/1/993-4
Inquest report, 3 November 1888, into the death of James Aspinall as the result of an accident at Hebburn colliery.

JBA/1/994
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 3 November 1888, re his inspections of Kibblesworth, Wylam, Fourstones and Morpeth Drift collieries. His observations of each site are noted.

JBA/1/995
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Dodds, 4 November 1888, re his plans to join the chess club.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Fellows, 4 November 1888, re their upcoming plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 4 November 1888, re their upcoming plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 4 November 1888, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/996
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Gregory, re his visit to Usworth colliery.
Message from JB Atkinson to Joicey & Partners, re his upcoming visit to Rowlands Gill.

JBA/1/997-99
Letter from JB Atkinson to an unspecified individual, 6 November 1888, re calculations of pressure in coal mines.

JBA/1/1000
Message from JB Atkinson to Joicey & Partners, cancelling his visit to an unspecified colliery.
Message from JB Atkinson to Mr Rutherford, re his upcoming visit to Consett.

JBA/1/1001
Inquest report, 8 November 1888, into the death of William John Hodge as the result of an accident at Janfield colliery.

JBA/1/1002-4
Inquest report, 7 November 1888, into the death of George Quinn Putter [?], as the result of an accident at Usworth colliery.

JBA/1/1004
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 7 November 1888, re his account.
Letter from JB Atkinson to A Fellows, 7 November 1888, re his account.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 7 November 1888, re his account.

JBA/1/1005
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 9 November 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Bradford, 9 November 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Fellows, 9 November 1888, re their plans to meet.
Notes on a fatal accident at South Derwent colliery, 1888.

JBA/1/1006
Notes on fatal accidents at Janfield Lea colliery, 5 November 1888 and Usworth colliery, 5 November 1888.

JBA/1/1007
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Willis, 10 November 1888, re notices of fatal accidents at Usworth, Janfield Lea and South Derwent collieries.
Letter from JB Atkinson to G Dodds, 11 November 1888, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/1008
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 11 November 1888, re the retirement of a colleague.
Letter from JB Atkinson to Fellows, 11 November 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 11 November 1888, re their plans to meet.

JBA/1/1009
Letter from JB Atkinson to WK Atkinson, 13 November 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to J Bradford, 13 November 1888, re their plans to meet.
Letter from JB Atkinson to R Mason, 13 November 1888, re his visit to Burnpfields colliery to visit the site of an accident.
Message from JB Atkinson to Joicey & Partners, cancelling his visit to Janfield Lea colliery.

JBA/1/1010
Letter from JB Atkinson to Mr Robson, 1 January 1889, requesting a pair of spectacles for his daughter.

Letter book, including accounts

Letter book, including accident reports

Letter book

Letter book

Letter book

Letter book, including accident reports

Letter book, including accident reports

Letter book, including accident reports

Letter book, including abandoned mines forms

Letter book, including accounts

Letter book, including accident reports and abandoned mines forms

Letter book, including accident reports and abandoned mines forms

Letter book, including accident reports and abandoned mines forms

Letter book, including accident reports

File of correspondence of J.B. Atkinson, including boring notes

File of correspondence of J.B. Atkinson, including boring notes, photographs of electrical equipment and report re Preston Colliery

File containing correspondence, newspaper cuttings, maps and photographs re an expedition to Spitzbergen

JBA/18/1

Date: March 1935

Letter regarding J.B. Atkinson's book on Firedamp requesting it's publication.

JBA/18/2

Date: 14th January 1914

Letter to J.L. Reid from the Director of Vacuum Oil Company regarding the freezing point of oil. This is information required by J.B. Atkinson.

JBA/18/3

Date: 1914

Postcard to J.B. Atkinson regarding mining and use of fires in Spitzbergen. The image of the front of the postcard is that of marble in Cross Bay, Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/4

Date: 1st August 1914

Cutting from Coal Trades Review regarding The Spitzbergen Coalfields. The article details the actions of different nations in Spitzbergen and contains a map showing the differenent areas of Spitzbergen and their uses.

JBA/18/5

Date: 1st May 1914

Cutting from Coal Trades Review of a article on the increased investment by The A/B Tsfjorden-Belsund of Stockholm in Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/6

Date: 8th April 1914

Letter to J.B. Atkinson regarding twenty four photographs from Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/7

Date: 7th March 1914

Report from The Mining Journal on the Spitzbergen conference. The article reports on The Norwegian State geologist, Herr Steinar Foslie's enthusaism for Spitzbergen as a source of coal for Norway.

JBA/18/7-A

Date: 7th March 1914

The report on the Spitzbergen Conference (JBA/18/7) continues are there is a further article on a rumoured large British undertaking in Spitzbergen as well as articles on The New Dunderland Iron Ore Company and Norweigan Nirate and Carbide Production in 1913.

JBA/18/8

Date: 18th February 1914

Cutting from The Times containing an article on the proposed international control of Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/9

Date: 18th January 1914

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from W. Boyd Dawkins thanking Atkinson for the gift of coals from Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/10

Date: 9th July 1914

Cutting from Coal Trades Review on Spitzbergen coal and the international control of the Spitzbergen area.

JBA/18/11

Date: 24th December 1913

Letter from Binger Johaufay to J.B. Atkinson regarding photographs of Norway.

JBA/18/12

Date: 22nd December 1913

Photograph of Advent Bay, Spitzbergen by E.L. Morienborg.

JBA/18/13

Date: 9th December 1913

Letter from E.A. Crowe, The Under-Secretary of State, The Foreign Office, London to J.B. Atkinson regarding the international status of Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/14

Date: 1st December 1913

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs aknowledging that Atkinson's letter is receiving consideration.

JBA/18/15

Date: Unknown

Photograph of Advent Bay, Spitsbergen.

JBA/18/16

Date: 22nd November 1913

Cutting from The Mining Journal containing two articles, one on Mining Law in British India and the other on the Substitution of Air for Water in Diamond Drilling.

JBA/18/17

Date: 25th November 1913

Letter from E.A. Crowe, The Under-Secretary of State to J.B. Atkinson enquiring as to the nature of the information Atkinson wishes to obtain on Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/18

Date: Unknown

Translation from "Spitsbergens Natur og Historie" Af Gunnar Holmsen.

JBA/18/19

Date: 20th November 1913

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs aknowledging that Atkinson's letter is recieving consideration.

JBA/18/20

Date: 12th November 1913

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs aknowledging that Atkinson's letter is recieving consideration.

JBA/18/21

Date: 14th November 1914

Letter from E.A. Crowe to J.B. Atkinson stating that Sir E. Grey is aware of the position of affairs in Spitzbergen and is in communication with British firms interested.

JBA/18/22

Date: 1910

Geological Map of Central Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/23

Date: December 5th 1913

The Iron and Coal Trades Review pp. 877-878 and 925-926. The cutting contains the articles "Petroleum: It's Genesis and Mining" by John Sim, Jnr., "American Consumption of Fuel and Ore in 1912", "Utilisation of Coal Dust", "Work and Wages in 1912", "The German Steel Syndicate", "Notes on two Colliery Fires at Birtley" and "Notes on a System of Time Recording by Workmen at Hamsterley Colliery".

JBA/18/24

Date: 20th October 1913

The Times Russian Supplement. The supplement contains articles on the Ural-Caspian Oilfields, Strikes at Baku and The Ukhta Oilfields.

JBA/18/25

Date: 10th November 1913

Letter from Owen L. Rhys to J.B. Atkinson requesting to hear about Akinson's trip to Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/26

Date: Unknown

Geological diagrams.

JBA/18/27

Date: 9th October 1913

Report to the Isfjorden-Belsund Company on Spitzbergen Coal.

JBA/18/28

Date: 6th November 1913

Letter from W.S. Bruce to J.B. Atkinson trying to arrange a meeting in Newcastle.

JBA/18/29

Date: September 1913

Report on Spitzbergen Coal.

JBA/18/30

Date: 27th October 1913

Letter from J&H.S. Pattison to J.B. Atkinson stating that Pattison has sent Atkinson six samples of Spitzbergen coal from Branganza Bay and Advent Bay.

JBA/18/31

Date: 16th September 1913

Cutting from Birmingham Daily Post and Journal on the suggested British Annexation of Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/32

Date: 4th November 1913

Letter from W.S. Bruce to J.B. Atkinson regarding the possible annexation of Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/33

Date: 4th November 1913

Letter from W.C. Mountain to J.B. Atkinson regarding the use of Reinken Wireless Telephones. The letter also mentions a Mr Middleton who owns one square mile of property in Spitzbergen which is said to be gold bearing.

JBA/18/34

Date: 5th November 1913

Letter from W.C Mountain to J.B. Atkinson thanking Atkinson for his letter which has been handed to J.T. Middleton (mentioned in JBA/18/33) and informing Atkinson of Middleton's address.

JBA/18/35

Date: 8th November 1913

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Laurence Austin regarding W.S. Bruce's lecture to The Cardiff Naturalist's Society. Bruce urges for the annexation of Spitzbergen by Britain in his lecture.

JBA/18/36

Date: 28th October 1913

Letter from John Morison, M.Inst. Civil Engineers, to J.B. Atkinson regarding the payment of accounts to Atkinson.

JBA/18/37

Date: 9th October 1913

Copy of J.B. Atkinson's expense account in connection with report upon Spitzbergen minerals.

JBA/18/38

Date: 7th November 1913

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from John Morison, M.Inst. Civil Engineers. Morison complains that Atkinson's rendering of the account was not businesslike.

JBA/18/39

Date: 5th November 1913

Letter from John Morison, M.Inst. Civil Engineers to J.B. Atkinson. Morison requests that Atkinson sends to a reciept to cover the payment of his fees.

JBA/18/40

Date: Unknown

An extract from 'A Voyage to Spitzbergen".

JBA/18/41

Date: Unknown

Extract from a report which details the transport of coal from Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/42

Date: 10th June 1913

Copy of a letter from Emil Kinander regarding payment for a trip to Spitzbergen and planning for a future to trip to Spitzbergen. It is suggest that J.B. Atkinson should also attend.

JBA/18/43

Date: 20th June 1913

Letter from Emil Kinander to John Morison regarding telegram communication about the trip to Spitzbergen. Kindander expresses that he is pleased that J.B. Atkinson is accompanying Mr. Johnson on the trip.

JBA/18/44

Date: 26th August 1913

Letter from John Morison to J.B. Atkinson regarding a meeting that afternoon.

JBA/18/45

Date: 18th September 1913

Memo for Mr Atkinson from John Morison, M.Inst. Civil Engineers, office. The memo is regarding Atkinson'd report.

JBA/18/46

Date: Unknown

Sketch for a method of working coal.

JBA/18/47

Date: Unknown

A collection of cuts from Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/48

Date: Unknown

The Swedish Annections for coalmining on Spitzbergen owned by Aktiebolaget Isfjorden-Belsund, Stockholm.

JBA/18/49

Date: 1st October 1913

Letter from J&H.S. Pattison to J.B. Atkinson regarding the quality of the coals found on Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/50

Date: 4th June 1913

Letter to Scott Turner from Van H. Ma-nning regarding the quality of coal.

JBA/18/51

Date: 1 November 1913

Coal Inflammability Test P35 C.

JBA/18/52

Date: 8th October 1913

Letter from Scott Turner to J.B. Atkinson regarding an article by Bruce and potential coal sales in Russia.

JBA/18/53

Date: 3rd October 1913

Letter from John Morison to J.B. Atkinson regarding anaylses from Pettison. Morison notes that the fee paid is a high one.

JBA/18/54

Date: Unknown

Anaylsis of Spitzbergen Coals from the Swedish Claims as given in the Memorandum by Mr. Johnson.

JBA/18/55

Date: 6th October 1913

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from John Morison regarding a meeting.

JBA/18/56

Date: 18th October 1913

Memorandum from H Johnstone to J.B. Atkinson regarding Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/57

Date: 6th October 1913

Letter to J.B. Atkinson regarding the correction and substitution of certificates.

JBA/18/58

Date: 4th October 1913

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Percy Chambers regarding copies of a report.

JBA/18/59

Date: 1876

Paper on the Geology of Spitzbergen by The British Geology Magazine pp. 72-75.

JBA/18/60

Date: Unknown

Letter from J. Morison to J.B. Atkinson. The letter regards coal tracks and Morison urges Atkinson to do nothing until his return.

JBA/18/61

Date: Unknown

Advertisement poster for colliery equipement by W.G. Allen & Sons company (Tipton).

JBA/18/62

Date: 22nd September 1913

Letter from W.G. Allen & Sons (Tipton) to J.B. Atkinson regarding Atkinson's potential purchase of a double side Tipping Wagon.

JBA/18/63

Date: 27th September 1913

Telegram to J.B. Atkinson regardind samples of coal.

JBA/18/64

Date: 22nd September 1913

Telegram to J.B. Atkinson regarding the receipt of splint coal.

JBA/18/65

Date: Unknown

List of fees for the analysis of coal and coke by J & H.S. Pattinson, 10 Dean Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne.

JBA/18/66

Date: 1913

Newspaper cutting from The Times of an article on the Ural Emba Oilfield Limited Company.

JBA/18/67

Date: 1913

Newspaper cutting from The Times of an advertisement for New Caucasian Oilfields Limited Company.

JBA/18/69

Date: 1876

Paper on the Geology of Spitzbergen by The British Geology Magazine pp. 72-75.

JBA/18/70

Date: 17th September 1913

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from R.R. Tatlock & Thomson, Chemists, Glasgow. The letter advertises the chemists ability to analyse coal for publication and also offer's to help Atkinson's son with export to Russia.

JBA/18/71

Date: 6th September 1913

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from George Longbottom regarding the Spitzbergen Collieries.

JBA/18/72

Date: 5th September 1913

Letter from John Morison to J.B. Atkinson. The letter suggests that Branganza Bay would be the best place for development in Spitzbergen. The letter also deals with the matter of running frozen coal.

JBA/18/73

Date: 2nd September 1913

Letter from J.Morison to J.B. Atkinson informing Atkinson that he will read his papers on the train to Swansea.

JBA/18/74

Date: 1913

Short notes on the back of an envelope relating to Spitzbergen.

JBA/18/75

Date: 4th June 1913

Letter from J.Morison to J.B. Atkinson asking Atkinson if he wishes to entertain business from a Swedish syndicate related to Spitzbergen.

Report re the possibility of mining in Spitzbergen by J.B. Atkinson and John Morrison

Notebook containing memoranda and borings re Spitzbergen

File of correspondence of J.B. Atkinson re borings on the Isle of Man

JBA/21/1

Date: 23rd June 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson. The letter regards boring tools and water supply on the The Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/2

Date: 18th June 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson concerning the delivery of boring tubes and materials from Glasgow to Ramsey, Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/3

Date: 1st June 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson concering boring contractors working on the Isle of Mann. Russell encourages Atkinson to holiday on the Isle of Mann to be present for their arrival.

JBA/21/4

Date: 18th November 1918

Letter from Cooper and Goodger to J.B. Atkinson sending copies of an agreement regarding Isle of Mann minerals and requesting Atkinson to sign and return these.

JBA/21/5

Date: 28th April 1919

Letter from W. Forster Brown to J.B. Atkinson aknowledging the reciept of Atkinson's letter and returning appropriate sections.

JBA/21/6

Date: 25th April `1919

Letter from W. Forster Brown to J.B. Atkinson asking Atkinson which sections of his previous letter should be returned.

JBA/21/7

Date: 26th April 1919

Copy of a letter addressed to W. Forster Brown from Coltness Iron Company Ltd. regarding the Isle of Mann and receipt of Forster Brown's letter.

JBA/21/8

Date: 26th April 1919

Letter from A. Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson regarding the siting of a borehole on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/9

Date: 22nd April 1919

Letter from Forster Brown to J.B. Atkinson aknowledging the receipt of Atkinson's letter regarding boring on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/10

Date: 22nd April 1919

Letter from A. Russell of Coltness Iron Company Ltd. to J.B. Atkinson accompanying a white and and copy letter sent to Atkinson.

JBA/21/11

Date: 19th April 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding the acceptance of an offer for boring by Messrs Thomson of Dunfermline.

JBA/21/12

Date: 22nd March 1919

Letter from W. Forster Brown to J.B. Atkinson regarding the bores on the Isle of Mann. The letter states that certain diagrams have also been sent to Atkinson.

JBA/21/13

Date: 11th April 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding licences and proprietors of mining on the Isle of Mann. Russell states that he is reliant on Mr. Drinkwater to send the licences.

JBA/21/14

Date: 10th April 1919

Invoice from J. Helden and Co. Ltd. to J.B. Atkinson.

JBA/21/15

Date: 2nd April 1919

Invoice from Mawson Swan and Morgan Ltd. to J.B. Atkinson for a map of the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/16

Date: 25th March 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding colth tracings made at Owen's College for the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/17

Date: 15th March 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding mining on the Isle of Mann. Russell mentions boring and the geological map of the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/18

Date: 9th November 1919

Letter from W. Boyd Dawkins to J.B. Atkinson regarding Seascale boring.

JBA/21/19

Date: 3rd March 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson arranging a meeting with Kendal in London.

JBA/21/20

Date: 1st March 1919

Letter from W. Forster Brown to J.B. Atkinson arranging a meeting in London.

JBA/21/21

Date: 3rd March 1919

Telegram to J.B. Atkinson from Robert Russell confirming a meeting with Kendal in London.

JBA/21/22

Date: 3rd March 1919

Telegram from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding a meeting with Kendal in London.

JBA/21/23

Date: 25th February 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson concerning boring on the Isle of Mann and in particular glacial drift.

JBA/21/24

Date: 28th January 1919

Letter from Atkinson to his mother.

JBA/21/25

Date: 20th January 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson requesting more detailed sketches of boreholes on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/26

Date: 4th January 1919

Letter from W.Boyd Darkin to J.B. Atkinson concerning an incorrect geoloogical survey.

JBA/21/27

Date: 31st December 1918

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson accompanying duplicate agreements between the two and draft licences for the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/28

Date: 26th December 1918

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Robert Russell aknowledging receipt of Atkinson's letter.

JBA/21/29

Date: 20th December 1918

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding the imposition of certain clauses in the contract.

JBA/21/30

Date: 14th December 1918

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Robert Russell aknowledging receipt of Atkinson's letter.

JBA/21/31

Date: 12th December (Year Unknown)

Letter from J.B. Atkinson to Robert Russell regarding clauses in the Isle of Mann contrect.

JBA/21/32

Date: 1918

Agreement between J.B. Atkinson and Coltness Iron Company Ltd. regarding the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/33

Date: Unknown

Note by J.B. Atkinson regarding the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/34

Date: 7th December 1918

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding the option clause in the Isle of Mann contract.

JBA/21/35

Date: 4th December 1918

Telegram to J.B. Atkinson from Robert Russell aknowledging reciept of Atkinson's letter.

JBA/21/36

Date: 5th December 1918

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding the draft agreement for the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/37

Date: 22nd November 1918

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding sketches of the proposed Isle of Mann mining operation.

JBA/21/38

Date: November 1918

Reciept from The Caledonian Station Hotel, Edinburgh.

JBA/21/39

Date: 25th June 1918

Letter from The Secretary of Woods and Company to J.B. Atkinson regarding the arrangements for licences for mining on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/40

Date: 11th November 1918

Telegram from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson arranging a meeting to discuss a correspondent in Douglas.

JBA/21/41

Date: 3rd April 1918

Letter from J.B. Atkinson regarding a trial lease for mining on the Isle of Mann. The letter outlines the conditions for the trial lease.

JBA/21/42

Date: 24th January 1917

Report by J.B. Atkinson on Hematite on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/43

Date: 23rd September 1918

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding mining on the Isle of Mann and in particular the advice of a London Council on lowering of the surface.

JBA/21/44

Date: 19th August 1918

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding the Manx Act of Settlement.

JBA/21/45

Date: 18th July 1918

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding the Manx Act of Settlement.

JBA/21/46

Date: 1918

Receipt from the Caledonian Railway Company's Central Station Hotel, Glasgow.

JBA/21/47

Date: 1917

Indenture made by The Crown regarding mining on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/48

Date: 4th July 1918

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding the minerals on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/49

Date: 27th June 1918

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/50

Date: 15th June 1918

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Robert Russell regarding the Woods and Forests Department's involvement in the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/51

Date: 31st May 1918

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding the trial lease for mining on The Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/52

Date: 17th May 1918

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding the trial lease for mining on The Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/53

Date: 2nd May 1918

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson aknowledging receipt of Atkinson's letter.

JBA/21/55

Date: 4th June 1917

Letter from The Secretary of Woods and Company regarding the grant of a trial lease to the Cargo Fleet company to make boreholes on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/56

Date: 29th April 1918

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding trial leases and property on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/57

Date: 3rd April 1918

Large report by J.B. Atkinson regarding Hematite on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/58

Date: 29th June 1917

Letter from David Lawn to J.B. Atkinson regarding The Barrow in Furness Hematite Steel Company.

JBA/21/59

Date: December 19th 1917

Letter from W.H. Arthur to J.B. Atkinson regarding investment.

JBA/21/60

Date: 12th December 1917

Letter from David Lawn to J.B. Atkinson aknowledging receipt of Atkinson's letter.

JBA/21/61

Date: 10th December 1917

Memorandum from Wigan Coal and Iron Company limited to J.B. Atkinson declining interest in Hematite Iron Ore.

JBA/21/62

Date: 26th October 1917

Letter from Partington Steel and Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson expressing an interest in Hematite Iron Ore.

JBA/21/63

Date: 23rd October 1917

Letter from J. Leonard to J.B. Atkinson declining interest in the Iron Ore on the Isle of Mann claiming that it is too much of a 'free for all' syndicate.

JBA/21/64

Date: 19th February 1917

Letter from W.A. Caddick of Cargo Fleet Iron Company discussing the question of Iron Ore in the Isle of Mann with R.J. Thompson.

JBA/21/65

Date: 6th October 1917

Letter from J.B. Atkinson to T. Evans regarding Hematite Iron Ore on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/66

Date: 5th October 1917

Letter from J.B. Atkinson to The Cargo Fleet Iron Company regarding interest in Isle of Hematite.

JBA/21/67

Date: 10th October 1917

Letter from Guest, Keen and Nettlefolds Ltd. to J.B. Atkinson declining interest in Isle of Mann Hematite.

JBA/21/68

Date: 28th August 1917

Letter from J.B. Atkinson to The Nurtons regarding negociations with Cargo Fleet Iron Ore Company and their investment in the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/69

Date: 6th August 1917

Letter from W.N. Atkinson to The Nurtons regarding Iron Ore on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/70

Date: 30th July 1917

Letter from W.N. Atkinson to The Nurtons regarding possible interest in Isle of Mann Iron Ore.

JBA/21/71

Date: 24th July 1917

Letter from W.N. Atkinson to The Nurtons regarding hematite. The letter also mentions asking South Wales Iron Companies regarding their interest in the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/72

Date: 1st August 1917

Letter from Bell Brothers Ltd., Middlesbrough to J.B. Atkinson declining interest in Isle of Mann Hematite following the terms offered.

JBA/21/73

Date: 14th July 1917

Letter from J.B. Atkinson discussing the profits to be gained from the mining of Hematite on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/74

Date: 12th July 1917

Letter from J.B. Atkinson regarding the terms offered for the mining of Hematite on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/75

Date: 10th July 1917

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Bell Brothers of Middlesbrough offering terms to Atkinson for the mining of the northern part of the Isle of Mann. The letter states that Bell Brothers will begin exploration for two years and will then decide whether to go ahead with operations. Atkinson is to be offered 5% of all profits.

JBA/21/76

Date: 13th July 1917

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Bell Brothers of Middlesbrough discussing Atkinson's fee for mining for Hematite on the Isle of Mann. Bell Brothers wish to lower Atkinson's fee.

JBA/21/77

Date: 22nd June 1917

Letter from J.B. Atkinson to A.J. Dorman of Messrs Dorman, Long & Co. Ltd., Middlesbrough stating Atkinson's qualities for exploring mining for Hematite on the Isle of Mann. The letter also tries to arrange a meeting.

JBA/21/78

Date: 25th June 1917

Letter from Collingwood Buildings to J.B. Atkinson aknowledging receipt of Atkinson's letter of 22nd June 1917.

JBA/21/79

Date: Unknown

Letter stating that matters regarding Isle of Mann hematite are hoped to be drawn to a conclusion soon. Possibly from J.B. Atkinson.

JBA/21/80

Date: 20th June 1917

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Lord Furness. Furness states that he feels that the £20,000 fee for handing over the rights for Isle of Mann hematite to be far too high.

JBA/21/81

Date: 6th June 1917

Letter to Lord Furness from J.B. Atkinson discussing the terms of mining of Hematite on the Isle of Mann. Furness agrees to Atkinson's terms but debates the £20,000 fee for the rights. Atkinson discusses the possibilities of using German miners interned on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/82

Date: 30th May 1917

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Lord Furness discussing the terms with regards to mining of Hematite on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/83

Date: 25th May 1917

Letter to Lord Furness from J.B. Atkinson regarding the trial lease of mining for hematite on the Isle of Mann. Attached is a small scale drawing of the area to be leased.

JBA/21/84

Date: 24th May 1917

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Lord Furness. Furness wishes to gain the details of the area covered by the trial lease and the ownership of the adjancent plots.

JBA/21/85

Date: 22nd May 1917

Letter to Lord Furness from J.B. Atkinson discussing Atkinson's terms for the exploration and mining of the trial lease area on the Isle of Mann. Attached are the Hematite outputs of the Gleator District of Cumberland and of the Furness District of Lancashire.

JBA/21/86

Date: Unknown

Notes for the reasons for the fee for mining of Hematite on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/87

Date: 14th May 1917

Letter from J.E. Forster to J.B. Atkinson arranging a meeting with Atkinson in Newcastle at 4.30 pm on the 15th May 1917.

JBA/21/88

Date: 9th May 1917

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Furness, Withy & Co. Ltd. regarding Mr Talbot's meeting with Cargo Fleet.

JBA/21/89

Date: 8th May 1917

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Furness, Withy & Co. Ltd. regarding matters rasied in the letter from Mr Caddick of Cargo Fleet Iron Co. to Benjamin Talbot. The letter is attached.

JBA/21/90

Date: 3rd April 1917

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Furness, Withy & Co. Ltd. regarding Atkinson's salary.

JBA/21/91

Date: 28th March 1917

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Furness, Withy & Co. Ltd.

JBA/21/92

Date: 20th February 1917

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Furness, Withy & Co. Ltd. aiming to arrange a meeting between Atkinson and Mr Talbot regarding the mining of Isle of Mann Hematite Ore.

JBA/21/93

Date: 8th January 1916

Letter from J.M. Atkinson to Mr Gordon stating the conditions under which hematite is likely to be found in the north of the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/94

Date: 14th March 1917

Letter from J.B. Atkinson regarding Hematite Ore on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/95

Date: 2nd March 1917

Letter from The Joint Secretary of The Office of Woods & co. aknowledging reciept of Atkinson's letter of 27th February.

JBA/21/96

Date: 27th February 1917

Letter from The Commissioner of Woods & Forest to J.B. Atkinson regarding the trial lease for the exploration of the North of Isle of Mann for Hematite Ore. The Commissioner states that he has 'practically arranged with the Cargo Fleet & Iron Co., through Benjamin Talbot to take the matter up'.

JBA/21/97

Date: 5th March 1917

Booklet from Trefor Belgian Boring & Sinking Co. issued in 1914 explaining their methods of boring and also a list of boring executed.

JBA/21/98

Date: 12th March 1917

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from J.S. Davidson & Son, Engineers. The letter regards pricing for boreholes.

JBA/21/99

Date: 2nd March 1917

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from J.S. Davidson & Son, Engineers. The letter regards particulars for a proposed boring.

JBA/21/100

Date: 8th April 1915

Letter from Consett Iron Works to J.B. Atkinson requesting a meeting with Atkinson.

JBA/21/101

Date: 25th March 1915

Letter from Consett Iron Works to J.B. Atkinson aknowledging receipt of Atkinson's letter of 24th March 1915 regarding Hematite Iron Ore.

JBA/21/102

Date: 30th March 1915

Letter from Consett Iron Works to J.B. Atkinson regarding an interview in Newcastle.

JBA/21/103

Date: 8th March 1915

Letter W. Thorneycroft to J.B. Atkinson removing Thorneycroft and Major Mann Thomson from the Isle of Mann business.

JBA/21/104

Date: 11th August 1914

Letter from Frederick Helland of Office of Woods & co. to J.B. Atkinson aknowledging receipt of Atkinson's letter of 6th August 1914.

JBA/21/105

Date: 14th July 1914

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from T.A. Raikes regarding a geological survey of the Isle of Mann and the possible visit of Mr Thorneycroft and Major Mann Thomson.

JBA/21/106

Date: 17th July 1914

Letter from C.B. Webb to J.B. Atkinson regarding mining on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/107

Date: 4th August 1914

Letter from W.Thorneycroft to J.B. Atkinson regarding the possible exploration of the Isle of Mann, in particular the area N.E. of Ramsey for Limestone.

JBA/21/108

Date: 3rd July 1914

Comparison for the Proposed Trial Lease for mining of Hematite on the Isle of Mann with Millom & Askam Co.'s lease. Attached is a copy of a letter from Major Mann Thomson to Mr Raikes concerning the lease.

JBA/21/109

Date: 14th June

Letter from W.Thorneycroft to J.B. Atkinson regarding mining north east of Ramsey, Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/110

Date: 6th June 1914

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Mr Hellard sending a draft licence for the mining of Hematite Iron Ore. on the Isle of Mann. The licence is not attached.

JBA/21/111

Date: 31st March 1914

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from W.Thorneycroft aknowledging Atkinson's illness and stating the the 'current disturbed state of politics' is excuse enough for Atkinson to 'hang up the whole thing for a month or two' until he is recovered.

JBA/21/112

Date: 25th March 1914

Letter from The Geological Survey and Museum to J.B. Atkinson regarding the examination of the Bellawhane Boring for carboniferous Limestone.

JBA/21/113

Date: 19th March 1914

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from Mr Hellard regarding the draft licence.

JBA/21/114

Date: 21st March 1914

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from W.Thorneycroft.

JBA/21/115

Date: 18th March 1914

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from J.D. Kendall regarding Isle of Mann borings.

JBA/21/116

Date: 8th March 1914

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from W.Thorneycroft. The letter concerns deposits.

JBA/21/117

Date: 11th March 1914

Letter to J.B Atkinson from W.Thorneycroft. The letter concerns the mining of hematite on the Isle of Mann and also mentions the comparison with Cumberland hematite.

JBA/21/118

Date: 18th March 1914

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from J.D. Kendall regarding Isle of Mann borings. This is a handwritten copy of JBA/21/115.

JBA/21/119

Date: 1914

Indenture for the licence of the lands detailed in the trial lease of the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/120

Date: 25th February 1914

Letter from W.Thorneycroft to J.B. Atkinson aiming to arrange a meeting between the two parties.

JBA/21/121

Date: 21st February 1914

Letter from the Geological Survey and Museum to J.B. Atkinson regarding the evidence of carboniferous limestone in the North East of the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/122

Date: 20th February 1914

Letter from Mr Hellard to J.B. Atkinson regarding the return of the draft licence for the mining of Hematite Iron Ore on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/123

Date: 9th February 1914

Letter to J.B. Atkinson regarding royalties in the Cleator Moor area of Cumberland. The letter states that royalties are 'practically all let on a sliding scale' and that only one mine, Jacktrees, Cleator Moor, where a fixed rate is payable as a royalty.

JBA/21/124

Date: 4th February 1914

Letter from Mr Hellard to J.B. Atkinson acknowledging the receipt of Atkinson's letter of 31st January 1914 regarding the Isle of Mann mineral licence.

JBA/21/125

Date: 22nd February 1914

Letter from The Manx Salt and Alkali Co. Ltd. sending a copy of 'Mannin' which is out of print to J.B. Atkinson and requesting it's receipt.

JBA/21/126

Date: 1st May 1913

Extract from W. Boyd Dawkin's paper on Coal and Salt in the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/127

Date: 30th January 1914

Letter from Mr Hellard to J.B. Atkinson requesting that Atkinson return the draft licence with any amendments in red ink to Leveson Gower.

JBA/21/128

Date: January 1914

Letter from J.B. Atkinson regarding amendments to the draft licence for the mining of Hematite Iron Ore on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/129

Date: 20th January 1914

Letter from Mr Hellard to J.B. Atkinson regarding the Mineral Licence for Isle of Mann Hematite Iron Ore. The letter requests the return of the licence with any alterations in red ink.

JBA/21/130

Date: 11th January 1913

Diagrams of the Furness area with regards to minerals deposits in which areas.

JBA/21/131

Date: 1903

Notes from a report by the Geological Survey on the carboniferous limestone deposits in the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/132

Date: 22nd December 1913

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from W. Dawson-Binger regarding the draft licence for the mining of Isle of Mann Hematite Ore. The letter states the acquistion of the licence has involved consultation with a larger number of private owners of land nearby.

JBA/21/133

Date: 18th December 1913

Letter to J.B. Atkinson regarding the licence for the mining of Hematite Iron Ore on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/134

Date: 4th November 1913

Letter from Mr Hellard to J.B. Atkinson acknowledging receipt of his letter of 26th October 1913 regarding Isle of Mann. Hematite Iron Ore.

JBA/21/135

Date: 4th November 1913

Letter from W. Thorneycroft to J.B. Atkinson requesting acknowledgement by Atkinson of receipt of a parcel of papers and plans relating the to Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/136

Date: 25th October 1913

Letter from W. Forster Brown to J.B. Atkinson regarding the conditions underwhich the Crown are likely to grant a lease for the mineral deposits on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/21/137

Date: 15th October 1913

Letter from W. Thorneycroft to J.B. Atkinson regarding a parcel of papers and plans relating the Isle of Mann sent to Atkinson. Thorneycroft also requests that Atkinson can advise as to whether it further expenditure in the area would be worthwhile.

JBA/21/138

Date: 10th October 1913

Letter from W. Thorneycroft to J.B. Atkinson regarding a possible meeting in Carlisle.

Bundle of correspondence, notes and plans re borings on the Isle of Man

JBA/22/1

Date: 14th September 1891

Indenture between the Crown and Craine Brothers, Liverpool for Mineral deposits on the Isle of Man.

JBA/22/2

Date: 14th August 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding the purchase and erection of a wood shed by Mr Todd.

JBA/22/3

Date: 5th August 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to Stanley Kneale acknowledging reciept of Kneale's letter of 1st

August 1919.

JBA/22/4

Date: 21st July 1919

Letter from A Russell to J.B. Atkinson requesting papers.

JBA/22/5

Date: 31st July 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson acknowledging reciept of Atkinson's letter of 28th July 1919 and informing Atkinson that copies of the eight enclosures will be made.

JBA/22/6

Date: 1st August 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson with enclosed agreement between Coltness Iron Ore Company and Mr Stanley Kneale.

JBA/22/7

Date: 27th March 1901

Epitomised Report on the development of the Manx Salt-field by Mr T.A. Reid, F.C.S., Consulting Chemist, Liverpool, late Chief Chemist and General Manager to Messrs. Bowman, Thompson & Co., Ltd. Salt and Chemist Manufacturers.

JBA/22/8

Date: Unknown

Journal of No. 1 Bore Ballaleaney.

JBA/22/9

Date: Unknown

Plan of Leasehold and Proposed Pipe Line. The map and plan is of the area North East of Ramsey, Isle of Mann.

JBA/22/10

Date: 4th August 1919

Agreement between Stanley Kneale and Coltness Iron Company regarding the estate of Ballaleaney, Isle of Mann. The agreement has amendments in red ink.

JBA/22/11

Date: 18th July 1919

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from A.Russell. The letter regards the positioning and materials required for the 1st borehole on the Isle of Mann.

JBA/22/12

Date: 13th October 1894

Copy of a letter from J.D. Kendall regarding the relationship between Hematite and limestone.

JBA/22/13

Date: 12th July 1919

Telegram from Coltness Iron Ore Company to J.B. Atkinson acknowledging reciept of a copy of the trial lease.

JBA/22/14

Date: 15th September 1919

Agreement between Stanley Kneale and Coltness Iron Company regarding the estate of Ballaleaney, Isle of Mann.

JBA/22/15

Date: 12th July 1919

Letter from A. Russell to J.B. Atkinson asking Atkinson whether he has visited the bore yet or met the borer. Russell requests that if Atkinson has no yet done so that he does immediately.

JBA/22/16

Date: 9th July 1919

Letter from Coltness Iron Ore Company to J.B. Atkinson stating that borers have arrived in Liverpool and should arrive on the Isle of Mann within a week.

JBA/22/17

Date: 12h July 1919

Letter from A. Russell to J.B. Atkinson confirming telegrams recieved.

JBA/22/18

Date: 8th August 1894

Report from Ballawhane Bore No. 2.

JBA/22/19

Date: 5th August 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson confirming the return of various papers relating to the Isle of Mann operation to Atkinson.

JBA/22/20

Date: 24th March 1919

Journal of Bere on the lands of Knock.E Dooney about 7/8ths of a mile eastward of Ballawhane Rise

JBA/22/21

Date: 24th March 1919

Journal of No. 5 Borehole on the Ayre Lands in the north of the Isle of Mann about two miles to the westward of the Point of Ayre.

JBA/22/22

Date: 24th March 1919

Journal of Bore at Point of Ayre, Isle of Mann authorised by a Lease granted on behalf of the Crown to Messrs. Craine Brothers on 14th September 1891.

JBA/22/23

Date: 24th March 1919

Journal of Borehole No. 6 on the Ayre Islands 785 feet from Main Light house Tower 370 feet from Trumpet House 275 feet from Brow above High water mark and 1005 feet from No. 1 Bore.

JBA/22/24

Date: 28th June 1919

Letter to J.B. Atkinson from A. Russell regarding the transport of boring materials from Dunfermline to Liverpool.

JBA/22/25

Date: 23rd June 1919

Letter from Todd of The Manx Salt and Alkali Co. Ltd. to T.B. Atkinson regarding travel and accommodation arrangement on the Isle of Mann, in particular Ramsey Hydro.

JBA/22/26

Date: 20th September 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding the analysis of a specimen of Iron Ore sent by Atkinson. It is of 49% Metallic Iron.

JBA/22/27

Date: Unknown

Journal of No.7 Borehole (No.3 at Point of Ayre) in the North of the Isle of Mann.

JBA/22/28

Date: 18th August 1919

Letter from G.W. Lamplugh of Geological Survey and Museum to J.B. Atkinson regarding testing in the North of Isle of Mann.

JBA/22/29

Date: 19th September 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding boreholes and specimens from the mining on the North of the Isle of Mann.

JBA/22/30

Date: 10th October 1919

Letter from G.W. Lamplugh to J.B. Atkinson regarding boring on the Isle of Mann and Mr Todd's involvement in it.

JBA/22/31

Date: 13th September 1919

Letter from G.W. Lamplugh to J.B. Atkinson. Lamplugh doubts the presence of carboniferous limestone in some areas of the Isle of Mann.

JBA/22/32

Date: 1919

Telegram from G.W. Lamplugh to J.B. Atkinson regarding Lamplugh's delaying in reaching the Isle of Mann.

JBA/22/33

Date: 27th October 1919

Letter from Coltness Iron Company Ltd. to J.B. Atkinson with an enclosed cheque for £52:13: 9 for payment of expenses to Atkinson.

JBA/22/34

Date: 27th October 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding the trouble connected with the borehole and workmen leaving.

JBA/22/35

Date: 22nd October 1919

Letter from Stanley Scott, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth regarding reports from Rock Well, Darlington.

JBA/22/36

Date:8th August 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson acknowlegding receipt of Atkinson's letter of 6th August 1919.

JBA/22/37

Date: 1st August 1919

Letter from Stanley Kneale regarding the receipt and alteration of the agreement. Kneale commends the men in charge of boring and J.B. Atkinson.

JBA/22/38

Date: 2nd August 1919

Letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson regarding the arrangement for testing of samples on Ramsey.

JBA/22/39

Date: Unknown

Geological Survey of No.7 Borehole, Point of Ayre, Isle of Mann. Based on the record of the boring and specimens sent in 1907 to the Geological Survey office.

Box file containing letter books of J.B. Atkinson notes and plans re borings on the Isle of Man

File containing letter book, notes and boring accounts re borings on the Isle of Man

Box file containing correspondence of J.B. Atkinson re borings on the Isle of Man

File containing correspondence of J.B. Atkinson re borings on the Isle of Man, newspaper cuttings re the Wingate Colliery disaster and boring accounts

JBA/26/1

Receipt by J. Watson Jr, 1st June 1883 for materials used.

JBA/26/2

Letter from Arthur Hassam to JB Atkinson, 29th August 1918, concerning an analysis of ironstone which the author is dissatisfied with.

JBA/26/3

The analysis of ironstone referred to in JBA/26/2 carried out on 20th August 1918.

JBA/26/4

Letter from Arthur Hassam to J.B. Atkinson, 28th August 1918, regarding sample of ironstone which he mentions is similar in character to samples found in the Minnie Pit in the 1880's.

JBA/26/5

Letter from Arthur Hassam to J.B. Atkinson, 20th August 1918, regarding previous correspondence on the nature of North Staffordshire black band ironstones and a proposed visit to the Froghall district concerning iron ore with a postscript concerning a sample of red shagg ironstone enclosed.

JBA/26/6

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 23rd April 1921, concerning the possibility of finding coal on the Isle of Man.

JBA/26/7

Memoranda on finding (the) coal measures in the Isle of Man by J.B. Atkinson, 17th April 1921, with reference to evidence by G.W. Lamplugh and Professor Gregory of Glasgow University.

JBA/26/8

Another draft of the Memoranda of JBA/26/7 by J.B. Atkinson, 17th April 1921.

JBA/26/9

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Co. Ltd. to J.B. Atkinson, 5th March 1923, concerning the Isle of Man borings enclosing copies of the journals of Boreholes 18 and 20 and mentioning the suspension of further borings.

JBA/26/10

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Co. Ltd. to J.B. Atkinson, 27th November 1922, concerning the Isle of Man borings enclosing journals regarding the position of Boreholes 14, 16, 17 and 19 and confirming that the Boreholes 18 and 20 are in progress. Handwritten postscript on Atkinson's health.

JBA/26/11

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 10th August 1922, concerning the Isle of Man borings enclosing journals of Boreholes 11,12,13 and 15 and confirming that 14 has just started.

JBA/26/12

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 28th July 1922, concerning a letter from a Mr. Lamplugh and his address mentioning that journals of Isle of Man borings journals 9 and 10 are enclosed and also referring to Atkinson's depression.

JBA/26/13

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 21st July 1922, concerning correspondence from G.W. Lamplugh about the Isle of Man boring operations and the state of depression that has led to Mr. Atkinson retiring from superintending the boring operations six months previously.

JBA/26/14

Letter from G.W. Lamplugh to J.B. Atkinson, 15th July 1922, concerning the Isle of Man borings and asking for information on their progress.

JBA/26/15

Income tax statement to J.B.Atkinson, year ending 5th April 1922, regarding changes made after his resignation from the Coltness Iron Company in January.

JBA/26/16

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 23rd March 1922, asking for a copy of an agreement with the Sullivan Boring Co. to send to a Mr. Cosmo Kendall who is supervising the Isle of Man borings, mentioning Mr. Atkinson's depression.

JBA/ 26/17

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 13th March 1922, regarding damages being paid to a Mr. L. Kneale and an account dealing with same. Postscript on Mr. Atkinson's health.

JBA/26/18

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 8th March 1922, regarding a Mr. L. Kneale withn regards to a letter received from McWhannell & Nelson. Postscript on Mr.Atkinson's health.

JBA/26/19

Letter from McWhannell & Nelson mentioned in JBA/26/18 received by Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company, 6th March 1922, regarding the case of Mr. L. Kneale and his action against the company for damages and costs. The letter refers to Mr. Atkinson trying to negotiate with the client personally and McWhannell and Nelson's disapproval of same.

JBA/26/20

Letter from Coltness Iron Company to advocates McWhannell and Nelson, 8th March 1922, regarding Mr. L. Kneale, referring to Mr. Atkinson's ill health and his resignation from duties in the Isle of Man.

JBA/26/21

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 9th February 1922, regarding Mr. Atkinson's resignation from his supervisorship due to ill health.

JBA/26/22

Hand drawn map from Bernard Smith from the Geological Survey Office to J.B.Atkinson, 4th February 1922, referred to in the subsequent letter JBA/26/23, regarding the positions of borings on the Isle of Man site.

JBA/26/23

Letter from Bernard Smith of the Geological Survey Office to J.B. Atkinson, 4th February 1922, regarding a Mr. McVicar and Mr. Atlkinson's desire for a visit from Mr Smith. The letter refers to an enclosed tracing map ( JBA/26/22) on which Mr. Smith requests the drawing of the positions of boring sites and their names, a request for bore journals for holes from no.3 onwards and information on quartz conglomerates Mr. Atkinson possesses.

JBA/26/24

Letter from J.D.Kendall to J.B. Atkinson, 4th February 1922, regarding difficulties in placing boring sites and a proposed solution in reply to a previous telegram. Mentions an improvement in Mr. Atkinson's health.

JBA/26/25

Telegram from J.D. Kendall to J.B. Atkinson, 4th February 1922, regarding the placement of boring sites in the Isle of Man.

JBA/26/26

Map of boring sites showing the positions (proposed positions?) of boring sites nos. 7, 8, 10 and 11 and their position in regards to Bellowhams,Kiondreghad and Ballavastyn.

JBA/26/27

Telegram from J.D.Kendall to J.B. Atkinson, 1st February 1922, suggesting the stopping of boring from areas 336 to 348 if conglomerate is found.

JBA/26/28

Letter from J.D.Kendall to J.B.Atkinson, 1st February 1922, in support of previous telegram JBA/26/27 suggesting that previous telegrams have contained errors and explaining his reply. Postscript remarking on Mr.Atkinson's health.

JBA/26/29

Letter from J.D.Kendall to J.B. Atkinson, 30th January 1922, confirming receipt of three telegrams from same and requesting daily updates on progress. Postscript requesting sample of Conglomerate.

JBA/26/30

Telegram from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 4th February 1922, regarding the delivery of tubes from Liverpool on that day and other materials to follow.

JBA/26/31

Tracing map from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 1st February 1922, showing proposed sites for Bores nos. 10 and 11.

JBA/26/32

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 2nd February 1922, enclosing tracing (JBA/26/31) and letter (JBA/26/33) from J.D.Kendall and agreeing to the placing of Boring site 11 that Mr. Kendall suggests. Confirms telegram (JBA/26/30).

JBA/26/33

Copy of letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 1st February 1922, remarking on telegrams received from Mr. Atkinson and a number of errors that have caused 'uncertainty'. The letter also refers to the enclosed tracing (JBA/26/32) regarding proposed boring positions 10 and 11.

JBA/26/34

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 27th January 1922, confirming that J & R Thomson have promised possible delivery of 4 inch tubes within the week and that orders for shotcutters, boiler firebars, manhole boiler joints and sludge boiler joints will be dispatched the next day. A postscript mentions that Bell Bros of Middlesbrough have declared no interest in the matter that has been discussed and have returned the plan they had been sent.

JBA/26/35

Telegram from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 2nd February 1922, confirming that tubes will be dispatched on Saturday and noting the position of Bore no.11.

JBA/26/36

Letter from Robert Russell via C.R. of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 31st January 1922, enclosing letter from J.D.Kendall (JBA/26/37).

JBA/26/37

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 30th January 1922, concerning telegrams he has received from Mr. Atkinson and his replies to them regarding the rocks found while boring the No. 10 Bore - limestone, shale and a conglomerate of the two.

JBA/26/38

Telegram from J.D.Kendall to J.B.Atkinson, 30th January 1922, as mentioned in JBA/26/37, advising Mr. Atkinson to continue with No.10 Bore and inform him daily of progress.

JBA/26/39

Telegram from J.D.Kendall to J.B.Atkinson, 28th January 1922, asking for details of No.10 Bore below 278 feet.

JBA/26/40

Letter from John D (?) to J.B. Atkinson, 20th January 1922, asking for the report on the boring operations over the previous year.

JBA/26/41

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 23rd January 1922, regarding a letter from Bell Bros. which suggests they will not be interested in purchasing Isle of Man Ores. Mr. Russell reports that he has asked said company for particulars and a plan, encloses their reply and another letter from a Mr. Foulis for Mr. Atkinsons' perusal.

JBA/26/42

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 18th January 1922, regarding a claim for damages from a Mr Teare for £10 which Mr. Atkinson wants to reduce to £5, the enclosing of two weeks pay sheets from a Mr. Manson and an enquiry made regarding the reduction of borer's rates to J and R.Thomson which has met with a negative reply.

JBA/26/43

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 17th December 1921, relating the details of a letter received from J.D. Kendall suggesting that Mr. Atkinson reply by telegram rather than post to his requests in the interests of speed and accuracy.

JBA/26/44

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 19th December 1921, regarding the supply of material from J.and R. Thomson to Mr. Manson and enclosing the accounts from the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company for carriage of tubes supplied by the Scottish Tubes Company and the Ramsey Coal Company.

JBA/26/45

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 15th December 1921, regarding a claim by the Sullivan Company and the ordering of 4 inch boring tubes from J. and R. Thomson.

JBA/26/46

Copy of letter from Coltness Iron Company to J.and R. Thomson, 2nd December 1921, referred to in JBA/26/45 asking for prices regarding 4 inch boring tubes, flush joints and shot drills.

JBA/26/47

Copy of letter from Coltness Iron Company to J.and R. Thomson, 15th December 1921, referred to in JBA/26/45 confirming the order of 30 boring tubes, a mild steel case hardened shoe, a mild steel driving cap and 6 cast steel shotcutters from Liverpool.

JBA/26/48

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 6th December 1921, regarding J.D. Kendall's advice to stop boring on the No.8 hole and telegraphing supplementary journals to him to save from unnecessary boring, while also suggesting a position for no.10 Bore. Postscript refers to Mr. Russell's telegram to Mr. Atkinson recommending following Mr. Kendall's advice.

JBA/26/49

Letter from Robert Russell via C.R. of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 9th December 1921, regarding J.D. Kendall's advice to enlarge the size of holes on the boring tubes.

JBA/26/50

Copy of letter from C.R. of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 8th December 1921, enclosing invoices from the Sullivan Machinery Company and J and R Thomson and enquiring when 4 inch Tubes will be needed.

JBA/26/51

Original letter of JBA/26/50 above from C.R. of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 8th December 1921.

JBA/26/52

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 12th December 1921, regarding a received letter from Mr. J.D. Kendall complaining of misrepresentation and the tardiness of receiving information leading to unnecessary boring.

JBA/26/53

Letter from the H.M. Inspector of Taxes to J.B.Atkinson, 29th November 1921, regarding Mr. Atkinson's liability for the year 1921-22 and his pension assessment.

JBA/26/54

The Tax assessment referred to in JBA/26/53, 3rd November 1921.

JBA/26/55

Map of Ramsey Bay including the Point of Ayre, Jurby, Andreas, Bride and Ramsey, date unknown.

JBA/26/56

Letter from E.O. Simcock to J.B.Atkinson, 7th December 1921, regarding a Mr. T.J. Thomas who has written a number of letters to Mr. Simcock requesting information about the Minnie Pit explosion and his proposal to write an article for the Iron and Coal Trades Review on the subject. Mentions a 'startling notion' that Mr. Simcock has. Also mentions petrol-lighters Mr. Simcock has for Mr. Atkinson.

JBA/26/57

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 2nd December 1921, regarding an unsigned paysheet and a query over Borers' working hours, mentioning a Mr. Thomson and a Mr. Manson.

JBA/26/58

Letter from J.D. Kendall, Consulting Mine Engineer, to J.B.Atkinson, 5th December 1921, regarding letters and telegrams received and his telegraphing Mr. Russell to stop Bore No. 8.

JBA/26/59

Telegram from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 6th December 1921, regarding the stopping of Bore No. 8 and a tracing map enclosed for a proposed site ten ( JBA/26/ 55?)

JBA/26/60

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 2nd December 1921, mentioning the enclosing of a letter from a Mr. Kendall to Mr.Russell (JBA/26/61)

JBA/26/61

A copy of a letter from J.D.Kendall to Robert Russell, 1st December 1921, advising Mr. Atkinson not to go eastward with the boring and giving reasons.

JBA/26/62

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 29th November 1921, mentioning the enclosing of a letter from Mr. Kendall to Mr. Russell (JBA/26/63) and also advising to continue with a claim for damages by a Mr J.J. Christian of Ballaghanes as he thinks best.

JBA/26/63

Copy of a letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 28th November 1921, regarding the reducing of time in withdrawing tubes, suggesting that using different joint couplings may help, remarking Sullivans don't have that problem. Also suggests continuing with no.8 despite finding sample of bracciated quartz.

JBA/26/64

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 25th November 1921, regarding the sending of a bank draft and pay sheet and also noting that unemployment insurance is not payable on the Isle of Man suggesting Mr Manson will decide whether it is paid or not.

JBA/26/65

Letter from J.D.Kendall to J.B. Atkinson, 26th November 1921, regarding the finding of bracciated quartz in hole no.8. (reiterated in JBA/26/63)

JBA/26/66

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 26th November 1921, regarding the increasing of the diameter of the Drum suggested by Mr. Manson. Postscript asking when to order 4 inch Tubes and Shot Drills.

JBA/26/67

Letter from H.M. Inspector of Taxes to J.B.Atkinson, 18th November 1921, regarding pension assessment and suggesting amending the assessment previously sent by Mr. Atkinson to allow him to receive the benefits due to a married man.

JBA/26/68

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 24th November 1921, mentioning the enclosing of a letter from Mr. Kendall to Mr Russell (JBA/26/69).

JBA/26/69

Copy of a letter from Mr. J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 23rd November 1921, disagreeing with Mr. Atkinson's proposal to leave the previous mining area and start afresh somewhere else, suggesting that Mr. Atkinson has misunderstood his source in the ' Iron Ores of Great Britain and Ireland'.

JBA/26/70

Telegram from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 21st November 1921, regarding a legal matter with 'Kneal'. Agrees with third suggestion discussed and suggests getting a good lawyer.

JBA/26/71

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 22nd November 1921, mentioning the enclosing of a letter sent to J.and R. Thomson and their reply. (JBA/26/72 and 73) Also asks for particulars of Shot Drills required while confirming that there is enough 4 inch Tubes for requirements.

JBA/26/72

Letter from Thomas Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.and R .Thomson,17th November 1921, enquiring as to the availability of 4 inch Tubes and Shot Drills and asking whether their borers wages have been reduced.

JBA/26/73

Letter from A.Adamson of J.and R. Thomson to Coltness Iron Company, 19th November 1921, regarding Mr. Mansons' previous working arrangements, and the availability of 4 inch tubes and shot drills. Also mentions that there has been no reduction of borers' wages.

JBA/26/74

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 21st November 1921, referring to a letter received from Mr. Kendall suggesting making the bore holes a little larger to help with drawing the tubes and strengthening said tubes by increasing the length of screw used. Notes on the letter suggest neither is practicable.

JBA/26/75

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 17th November 1921, referring to a previous letter from Mr. Russell to Mr. Atkinson and a previous letter from Mr.Kendall suggesting a Borehole site. Mr. Russell suggests placing Borehole No. 9 where Mr. Kendall suggests, and encloses a tracing map of the site for clarification. (JBA/26/76)

JBA/26/76

Tracing map from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 17th November 1921, showing the suggested placement of Borehole no.9 referred to in the previous letter (JBA/26/75)

JBA/26/77

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 5th December 1921, mentioning the enclosing of a letter from Mr. Kendall about a proposed site for Borehole no. 10.

JBA/26/78

Copy of a letter from J.D.Kendall to Robert Russell, 3rd December 1921, regarding a misunderstanding over the boring of site no.10 and the problems Mr. Kendall thinks will arise from this.

JBA/26/79

Tracing map from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company (?), 5th December 1921, showing the positions of Boreholes 7,8 and 10.

JBA/26/80

Letter from (Thomas?) Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 17th November 1921, mentioning the enclosing of a bank draft and a pay sheet, and requesting clarification regarding the question of unemployment insurance.

JBA/26/81

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 19th November 1921, regarding the usefulness of a railway shed and the offer of a Mr. Stowell whose letter Mr. Russell encloses.

JBA/26/82

Letter from C.R. on behalf of Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 15th November 1921, mentioning the enclosing of an invoice received from the Ramsey Coal Company and a typed copy of the journal of No.6 Bore.

JBA/26/83

Letter from J.D. Kendall to J.B.Atkinson, 16th November 1921, regarding the ground from No. 8 Bore of which Mr. Kendall has concerns and his request for a journal and samples to clarify the situation.

JBA/26/84

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 14th November 1921, mentioning the enclosing of a letter from Mr. Kendall (JBA/26/85) and his opinions about it.

JBA/26/85

Copy of a letter from J.D.Kendall to Robert Russell, 12th November 1921, mentioning concerns with the ground in the No.8 hole and wishing to receive a copy of the journal pertaining to it.

JBA/26/86

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company, 9th November 1921, reiterating details sent in a telegram (JBA/26/90) asking for a tracing of the proposed site for the No. 9 Bore near Kionlough since it differs from Mr. Kendalls'. Mr. Russell also requests clarification on problems with a fault line running through Bores 3, 6 and 2.

JBA/26/87

Letter from Thomas Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 7th November 1921, regarding the borer's pay sheet which Mr. Russell encloses. Questions are raised about reduced hours and increased rates for 3 men and an error regarding unemployment insurance brought to the attention of Mr. Manson.

JBA/26/88

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 5th November 1921, mentioning the enclosing of a letter from Mr.Kendall (JBA/26/89) and his suggestion of the site for the No. 9 hole.

JBA/26/89

Copy of letter from J.D.Kendall to Robert Russell, 3rd November 1921, regarding the stopping of boring at the no.6 hole and the suggested site for the no.9 hole. Also mentions a change in Mr. Russell's circumstances.

JBA/26/90

Telegram from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 9th November 1921, whose contents are reiterated in the letter (JBA/26/86)

JBA/26/91

Letter from (Thomas?) Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 9th November 1921, mentioning the enclosing of invoices from Sullivan Machinery Company and J. and R. Thomson and an account from Clague & Sons that needs clarification.

JBA/26/92

Letter from (Thomas?) Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 10th November 1921, mentioning the enclosing of an invoice for caps and shoes from John Spencer Ltd. and requesting a copy of the journal for the no. 6 hole.

JBA/26/93

Letter from J.D.Kendall to Robert Russell, 28th June 1921, containing a map indexing the strata of the old coal Bores.

JBA/26/94

Letter from (Thomas?) Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 27th October 1921, regarding the forwarding of letters and accounts to Mr. Russell, the sending of cheques for said accounts and requesting a copy of a letter sent to MacWhannell and Nelson regarding a claim from Mr. Wheal. Postscript regarding the enclosing of typed copies of Bores nos.4, 5 and 7.

JBA/26/95

Letter from Thomas Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 2nd November 1921, mentioning the enclosing of a bank draft and pay sheet and bringing up the problem of unemployment insurance which Mr. Atkinson does not deduct.

JBA/26/96

Letter from (Thomas?) Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 31st October 1921, mentioning that Mr. (Robert?) Russell is presently working from home, and will advise on the claim of Mr. Wheal on his return to work.

JBA/26/97

Postcard from Petters Limited to Coltness Iron Company, 20th October 1921, showing an oil engine and acknowledging receipt of a wire on the same day.

JBA/26/98

Letter from (Thomas?) Russell of Coltness Iron Company, 22nd October 1921, mentioning the departure of Mr. (Robert) Russell on a short holiday and mentioning Mr. Atkinson's comments on the Petter's pump.

JBA/26/99

Extracts from correspondence between McWhannell and Nelson and J.B. Atkinson concerning the claim for damages from Mr. Kneale of Ballalheaney for the use of his land for the No.1 Bore, 22nd May 1921- 14th July 1921, disputing the amount of £25 Mr. Kneale asks for and the nature of the damages, with Mr. Atkinson suggesting that Mr. Kneale cannot claim for the use of roads, fields and passage over water but only the actual damage to the land.

JBA/26/100

Letter from Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 11th July 1921, regarding a letter from McWhannell and Nelson about Mr. Kneale's claim for damages at the no.1 Bore and suggesting a compromise to avoid the projected costs of arbitration.

JBA/26/101

Extracts from correspondence between McWhannell and Nelson and J.B. Atkinson concerning the claim for damages from Mr. Lawrence Kneale of Ballalheany for the use of his land for the no.1 Bore, 5th August 1921-8th October 1921, with Mr. Atkinson trying to bring Mr.Kneale down from his £25 claim with no success despite meetings and the proposal of arbiters of an agreement (Mr. Atkinson suggesting a Mr.Todd of the Salt Works, Mr. Kneale suggesting a Mr. Alfred Christian, a retired farmer and a relative of Mr. J.J. Christian who owned the land on which no. 2 Bore was situated).

JBA/26/102

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 21st October 1921, asking for copies of the journals of Boreholes 4,5 and 7.

JBA/26/103

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 21st October 1921, regarding the correspondence between McWhannell and Nelson ,Coltness Iron Company and Mr J.B. Atkinson concerning Lawrence Kneale's claims for damages. The writer leaves the question of payment or arbitration to Mr. Atkinson's discretion.

JBA/26/104

Copy of letter from McWhannell and Nelson to the Coltness Iron Company, 8th October 1921, excerpted in JBA/26/101, in which the question of Mr. Lawrence Kneale's damages are brought up, with Mr.Kneale withdrawing his offer for £25 since Mr. Atkinson will not accept this but suggesting that he will agree to arbitration under the Arbitration Act.

JBA/26/105

Copy of letter from Coltness Iron Company to McWhannell and Nelson, 21st October 1921, advising that a copy of their letter to the Company (JBA/26/104) has been forwarded to Mr. Atkinson.

JBA/26/106

Telegram from Petters Limited to J.B. Atkinson, 21st October 1921, confirming that a wheel has been sent on the passenger train one day previously.

JBA/26/107

Letter from Petters Limited to J.B. Atkinson, 20th October 1921, confirming receipt of a telegram requesting a replacement for a large spur wheel pumping set and that said replacement is being sent that day. (as confirmed in JBA/26/106).

JBA/26/108

Seven blank geological formation record pages.

JBA/26/109

Letter from Thomas Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 11th October 1921, regarding the arrival in the Isle of Man of Mr. Manson and the question of his travelling expenses from J. and R. Thomson. The letter also mentions the sending of Mr. Atkinson's own expenses.

JBA/26/110

Letter from J.D. Clucas,advocate, to J.B. Atkinson, 21st October 1921, concerning Ballasteen boring and enclosing a small account in connection with this. Mr. Clucas also brings up the amount of iron tubes left in the field and hopes they will be cleared soon.

JBA/26/111

Letter from Petters Limited to Coltness Iron Company, 24th May 1921, replying to an enquiry about a pumping set and suggesting a suitable one for purchase, enclosing the discounts allowed.

JBA/26/112

Order form for the Victory model 'Petter Junior' safety oil engine from Petters Limited to Coltness Iron Company, despatched 16th May 1921, with details of contents checked by Mr. G. Forsey and packed by Parsons.

JBA/26/113

Advertisement for Petter Junior Pumping Plants with specifications and prices.

JBA/26/114

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 6th October 1921, regarding the payment of damages to Thomas Kneen for the no.4 Bore and requesting an estimate for the cost of Sullivan's boring.

JBA/26/115

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 6th October 1921, regarding a disagreement over the siting of Bore no.8 and Mr.Kendall's letters of advice thereon, with Mr. Russell feeling he may be made a scapegoat for fixing sites of bores where there is a disagreement between Mr. Kendall and Mr. Atkinson, suggesting that his preference is for Mr.Kendall's position.

JBA/26/116

Newspaper article from the Iron and Coal Trades Review, 16th September 1921, 'Suggestions for the standardisation of geological sections of strata proved in Boreholes, shafts,etc.' by Major H. Roscoe, O.B.E.

JBA/26/117

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 22nd September 1921, mentioning the enclosing of an advice note from the Scottish Tube Co. Ltd (JBA/26/118). There is also a suggestion that Mr. Manson should return when certain tubes arrive at Ramsey.

JBA/26/118

Advice note from the Scottish Tube Co. Ltd. to Coltness Iron Company, 20th September 1921, confirming goods ordered and their shipment from Liverpool to Ramsey.

JBA/26/119

Letter from the cashier of Coltness Iron Company ( Thomas Tudhope?) to J.B. Atkinson, 29th September 1921, mentioning the enclosing of a cheque for Mr. Atkinson's salary for the previous three months.

JBA/26/120

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 29th September 1921, (JBA/26/121) mentioning the enclosing of a letter from Mr. Kendall and asking for an account of Sullivan's costs.

JBA/26/121

Copy of letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 28th September 1921, regarding the machinery supplied by Sullivans, and the high cost to them of the contract asking for an account of the exact cost. Mr. Kendall also provides a sketch of his proposed site for Borehole no.8.

JBA/26/122

Telegram from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 26th September 1921, regarding a letter from Mr. Kendall and a question that arises from this. The telegram also mentions problems with Borehole no.7 with the question of stopping or continuing contingent on which is more costly.

JBA/26/123

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J. B. Atkinson, 26th September 1921, mentioning the enclosing of a letter from Petters Ltd. (JBA/26/124) and an invoice from Sullivan Machinery Co.

JBA/26/124

Copy of letter from A.M. Brown of Petters Ltd. to Coltness Iron Company, 19th September 1921, regarding problems with the No.3 pumping set provided by Petters with the said company denying responsibility and suggesting that had they received more information on the details of their use they would have advised the use of a different pump.

JBA/26/125

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 27th September 1921, mentioning the enclosing of a letter from Mr.Kendall. (JBA/26/126)

JBA/26/126

Copy of letter from J.D.Kendall to Robert Russell, 24th September 1921, suggesting after examining samples from the site that Borehole no. 7 be stopped.

JBA/26/127

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 26th September 1921, regarding the L. Kneale case and enclosing a letter from McWhannell and Nelson on the subject (JBA/26/128), with Mr. Russell advising Mr. Atkinson to apprise the solicitors on what is being done about the matter.

JBA/26/128

Copy of letter from McWhannell and Nelson to Coltness Iron Company, 23rd September 1921, advising them that legal proceedings against the company will be taken forthwith on behalf of their client L. Kneale although the solicitors do suggest that Mr. Kneale is prepared to agree to arbitration by two persons under the Arbitration Act.

JBA/26/129

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 26th September 1921, mentioning the enclosing of a letter from Mr. Kendall (JBA/26/130), a tracing and suggesting that if Mr.Kendall's proposed site for Bore no. 8 is approved beginning work immediately. The letter also confirms the sending of a telegram (JBA/26/122).

JBA/26/130

Copy of letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 23rd September 1921, mentioning the enclosing of a tracing showing old and new Bores, the lines of faulting and the inferred formation boundaries.

JBA/26/131

Letter from J.D.Kendall, consulting mining engineer, to J.B. Atkinson, 24th September 1921, confirming the receipt of seven samples, and asking for more.

JBA/26/132

Letter from J.D. Clucas, advocate, to J.B. Atkinson, 27th September 1921, regarding the Bore on Ballasteen and confirming the receipt of a previous letter.

JBA/26/133

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 24th September 1921, regarding Mr. Kendalls' advice to stop the no.7 Bore and enclosing a copy of a letter from Mr. Kendall.(JBA/26/134)

JBA/26/134

Copy of letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 23rd September 1921, suggesting that on the evidence of samples received so far, Bore no.7 should probably be stopped. Mr. Kendall also proposes to send his proposed site for Bore no.8 the next day.

JBA/26/135

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 23rd September 1921, regarding a previously received letter concerning damages, agreeing to Mr. Atkinsons' suggestion.

JBA/26/136

Telegram from (Robert?) Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 24th September 1921, passing on Mr. Kendalls' advice to stop No.7 Bore.

JBA/26/137

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 20th September 1921, regarding the naming of cuttings from No.7 Bore which Mr. Kendall has queried, suggesting that Mr. Atkinson has previously been apprised of the situation.

JBA/26/138

Letter from Petters Limited to Coltness Iron Company, 9th September 1921, regarding problems with the No.3 pumping set engine no.51922. The company make suggestions for dealing with the problem, and ask if any further advice is needed.

JBA/26/139

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 14th September 1921, concerning the question of Mr. L.Kneale's damages. Mr. Russell suggests a solution involving both Mr. Atkinson's preferred arbitrator Mr. Todd and Mr. Kneale's, a Mr. Christian (JBA/26/101) with an oversman to be agreed by both. Mr. Russell also suggests a further meeting with Mr. Kneale may see him agree to the 'reasonable' sum Mr. Atkinson suggested.

JBA/26/140

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 14th September 1921, mentioning the enclosing of a letter from Mr. Kendall (JBA/26/141) and the returning of a loaned book, 'On the Borings of Coal' by John Todd.

JBA/26/141

Copy of letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 12th September 1921, regarding previous samples from Bore no.7 with Mr. Kendall suggesting that they are carboniferous rocks,and have a quite different succession than those found in Bores 1 and 3. Mr. Kendall also asks for clarification on an unknown cutting (JBA/26/137) and also suggests there is no need to visit the island if samples can be sent to him by post.

JBA/26/142

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 10th September 1921, regarding an order for boring tubes from the Scottish Tube Co. that have been delayed due to the companies' closing for stocktaking.

JBA/26/143

Postcard from a Mr. C. Cowley to J.B. Atkinson, 11th September 1921, regarding a sample of ore he wishes to send to him if Mr. Atkinson's present address can be forwarded to him.

JBA/26/144

Letter from a Mr. A.C.Kayll, secretary and treasurer of the Northeast branch of the National Association of Colliery Managers, to J.B. Atkinson, 9th September 1921, referring to a paper submitted by Mr. Atkinson on the Minnie Pit disaster and the lack of enthusiasm for it by some members of the committee. Mr. Kayll also acknowledges receipt of a plan containing the workings of the Minnie Pit and encloses a letter from a Mr. Graham.

JBA/26/145

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 5th September 1921, concerning the enclosing of letters to and from Petters Limited (JBA/26/146+148) and asking for the appropriate information to reply to them.

JBA/26/146

Copy of letter from Coltness Iron Company to Petters Limited, 31st August 1921, enclosing a letter from Mr. Atkinson (JBA/26/147) and expressing regret at the break down of the Petter's pump with the information that the contracting borers are claiming for £5 for time lost.

JBA/26/147

Copy of letter from J.B. Atkinson to Robert Russell, 29th August 1921, mentioning the breaking down of the Petters pump and the breaking of the cast iron crosshead when a Mr. Sandberg was working on it. Mr. Atkinson also reports that a wrought iron replacement for the crosshead was promised for resumption on the day of the letter. The suggestion is that these breakdowns are not uncommon.

JBA/26/148

Copy of letter from A.M. Brown, commercial engineer of Petters Limited to Coltness Iron Company, 2nd September 1921, expressing regret for the breakdown of the pump and suggesting that the occurrence is unusual. Mr. Brown also suggests the working conditions of the pump might have been unusual also,and requests more details, while not shirking any possible responsibility.

JBA/26/149

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 3rd September 1921, passing on Mr. Kendalls' request for the naming of a sample and the sending of other rock samples, including grey grit, white and grey quartzite and grey grit with coal.

JBA/26/150

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson,2nd September 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from Mr. Kendall (JBA/26/151) and a reply from the company's chemist. (JBA/26/152).

JBA/26/151

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 30th August 1921, referring to the receipt of previous letters containing samples and in particular a sample from no.7 Bore. Mr. Kendall requests a further sample to test for iron, manganese and silica.

JBA/26/152

Letter from Wm. McConnachie of the Laboratory at Coltness Iron Company to Robert Russell, 1st September 1921, explaining that there is no more of the sample Mr. Kendall requests.

JBA/26/153

Letter from A.A. Atkinson to J(ack) B. Atkinson, 24th July 1921, referring to Mr. Atkinson's failure to do anything with a coal property. The author also broadly agrees with Mr. Atkinson's stance in his proposed book on the coal trade, although he is not happy with the idea that policy has fallen into 'bad hands of late' deeming it unpatriotic to criticise the government who took over the mines 'to help win the war'. The author goes on to report he is recovering from a bad case of influenza, the worst he has had in Australia. The author also regrets the falling out of Mr. Atkinson and 'Bill' which he presumes is due to the Isle of Man boring operations. The author concludes with news of his imminent retirement and the recovery of 'Jack's girl' from a leg injury.

JBA/26/154

Letter from (George N, Jonathan?) Longbotham to J.B. Atkinson (Uncle Jack), 2nd September 1921, thanking him for his P.C. (?) and hoping that the report on the Minnie Pit from Ashley's office has been received. The author also expresses personal regret that he did not see him when he met with Ashley.

JBA/26/155

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 26th August 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from the Scottish Tube Co. Ltd. (JBA/26/156) which he has also copied for Mr. Manson.

JBA/26/156

Letter from Thomas M. Kennedy of the Scottish Tube Company to Coltness Iron Company, 25th August 1921, regarding an order for steel tubing which the company says should be dispatched in a fortnight at the latest after the delivery of a portion of the steel.

JBA/26/157

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 26th August 1921, confirming the sending of samples from No.7 Bore to Mr. Kendall and an analysis of one particular sample by the company chemist for lime, manganese, iron and silica.

JBA/26/158

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 22nd August 1921, referring to a previous letter from Mr. Kendall, suggesting that Mr. Atkinson compose an agreement to sign should Mr. Todd agree to be sole arbiter in the L.Kneale / J.J Christian case (as referred to in JBA/26/101) and noting an amendment Mr. Atkinson has made regarding the No.7 Bore in anticipation of finding iron ore.

JBA/26/159

Letter from Sullivan Machinery Company to J.B. Atkinson, 22nd August 1921, concerning delays which their drilling foreman Mr. Sandberg explains were due to lack of water and therefore Coltness' lawful responsibility explaining that their previous invoice takes this into account.

JBA/26/160

Letter from J.A. MacVicar of Sullivan Machinery Company to J.B. Atkinson, 18th August 1921, apologizing for not replying to Mr. Atkinson's previous missive, posting a copy of an article by a Mr. Goodchild and enquiring as to Mr. Atkinson's progress at playing golf.

JBA/26/161

Letter from J.D. Kendall, consulting Mine Manager to J.B. Atkinson, 17th August 1921, acknowledging receipt of a previous letter and a sample of limestone from No. 9 Bore.

JBA/26/162

Statement for damages at the No.2 Bore at Ballaghane, June 1921, for £22.10 for rent of and damages caused by the Coltness Iron Company and Sullivans Boring Company to J.H. Christian. Two notes added by Robert Russell and J.B. Atkinson. Mr. Russell asks for details from Mr Christian for a 'fair' price while Mr. Atkinson argues there was very little damage done, £5 worth at worst.

JBA/26/163

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 17th August 1921,concerning the enclosing of a letter from J.D. Kendall (JBA/26/164) and expressing agreement with its conclusions.The letter also notes that a specimen of limestone from No.7 Bore has been sent to Mr. Kendall.

JBA/26/164

Copy of letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 16th August 1921, rejecting the idea of placing more bores on the Eastern side of the property concentrating instead on where operations have so far been conducted as these, he argues, are much more likely to give up iron ore. The letter argues that Mr. Atkinson has misunderstood Mr. Kendall's explanation of the fault passing through No.2 Bore.

JBA/26/165

Letter from Petters Limited to Coltness Iron Company, 13th August 1921, regarding the breaking of a piston rod on a pump previously sent by them, and their sending of a replacement.

JBA/26/166

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 15th August 1921, regarding Mr. Atkinson's suggestions of buying cards to put on sample cases and also getting himself an office and staff and summarily dismissing them. 'Other matters' are referred to which seem to have caused Mr. Atkinson offence, and Mr. Russell suggests referring them to him.

JBA/26/167

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 15th August 1921, regarding Mr. L.Kneale's Damages claim and suggesting that he had not previously known that the claim included damages to carting pipes. Mr. Russell suggests settling the case even up to Mr. Kneale's claim for £25 rather than going to court.

JBA/26/168

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 16th August 1921, regarding damages claimed by Mr. J.J. Christian and Sullivan's claim for loss of time at No.7 Bore. Both claims are thought to be exorbitant, and Mr. Russell suggests seeing Mr. Christian and writing to Sullivans to advise them of the fact. Mr. Russell also mentions a problem with a parcel of which only the label seems to have arrived.

JBA/26/169

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 10th August 1921, addressing itself to a number of problems- the question of the Petters pump (JBA/26/165), enclosing a copy of the letter sent to them (JBA/26/172) and a note from Mr. McGregor (JBA/26/173); the order for 5 inch pipes from Scottish Tubes Ltd. and their letter of reply (JBA/26/171); the enclosing of 50 cards for Mr. Atkinson's use despite incredulity that these should be asked for (JBA/26/166); Mr. Kneale's request for damages, enclosing a letter from McWhannell and Nelson (JBA/26/170); J.J Christian's account for damages, suggesting Mr. Atkinson forwards an opinion as to how much he thinks a fair settlement would be; the enclosing of a claim from Sullivans for Mr. Atkinson to ratify if correct and asking Mr. Atkinson whether he considers J.J. Christians account for cartage of coal 'etc' seems reasonable.

JBA/26/170

Letter from McWhannell and Nelson to the Coltness Iron Company, 8th August 1921, acknowledging receipt of a telegram and informing the company that their client (Mr. Kneale) has already provided 'full particulars' of his claim to Mr. Atkinson.

JBA/26/171

Letter from the Scottish Tube Company to the Coltness Iron Company, 9th August 1921, confirming that they expect their order to be dispatched around the 23rd August and that they will communicate with Rennie and Watson as to the availability of a steamer to take the goods from Glasgow to Ramsey direct.

JBA/26/172

Letter from Coltness Iron Company to Petters Limited, 9th August 1921, concerning the enclosing of 2 brass pieces from the pump piston rod of the oil engine which has broken down and also a note from mechanical engineer Mr. McGregor (JBA/26/173). The letter also informs Petters that the boring contractor has claimed against Coltness for loss of time.

JBA/26/173

Letter from Alex McGregor, mining engineer, to T. Russell (sic), 8th August 1921, suggesting that the fracturing of the bucket rod (JBA/26/172) can not be attributed to wear and tear and should be replaced by Petters, but that he cannot ascertain whether the breakage was due to a defect in the rod.

JBA/26/174

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B.Atkinson, 3rd August 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from J.D. Kendall. (JBA/26/175)

JBA/26/175

Copy of letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 1st August 1921, suggesting that the No.7 Bore should be examined more closely for limestone and slate before he gives a possible location for Bore no.8.

JBA/26/176

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 6th August 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from J.D. Kendall and asking for opinions thereon. (JBA/26/177)

JBA/26/177

Copy of letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 5th August 1921, suggesting that the bore miners should not go East until all the possibilities of the Western district have been exhausted, in particular two faults which have not been investigated. Using the example of his experiences in examining Bore holes in Cumberland Mr. Kendall suggests that workable hematite deposits are invariably found alongside faults.

JBA/26/178

Telegram from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 8th August 1921, regarding Mr. Kneale's legal action for the payment of damages suggesting that Mr. Kneale promised to send a detailed account of his claims to Mr. Atkinson, the superintendent at Ramsey, and has not yet done so. A letter has been sent to emphasise this to his solicitors. Mr. Russell suggests getting in touch with Mr. Kneale and then his solicitors McWhannell and Nelson.

JBA/26/179

Letter from C.R. on behalf of Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 8th August 1921, confirming the contents of the previous telegram (JBA/26/178) and also enclosing copies of a letter from McWhannell and Nelson (JBA/26/180) and the companies' reply to that letter. (JBA/26/181)

JBA/26/180

Letter from McWhannell and Nelson to Coltness Iron Company, 5th August 1921, telling the company that legal proceedings for Mr. Kneale's damages claim for his property at Ballalheanney will be taken without further notice since they have not heard from the company on the subject. The promise to get back in touch after consulting with the Inspector at Ramsey has not been met, the letter argues.

JBA/26/181

Letter from Coltness Iron Company to McWhannell and Nelson, 8th August 1921, confirming the sending of a telegram to the solicitors suggesting that Mr. Kneale has not provided the detailed account of his claim that was promised and that Mr. Atkinson has been advised by telegram to get back in touch with Mr. Kneale and, if necessary, the solicitors themselves.

JBA/26/182

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 29th July 1921, asking if a claim should be made against Petters. The letter also remarks on the difficulty Mr. Russell has in reading Mr. Atkinson's letters due to the faintness of his writing, and in a postscript asks for a suggestion as to where Bore no.8 should be placed.

JBA/26/183

Letter from Henry Palmer to J.B. Atkinson, 30th July 1921, informing Mr. Atkinson that he has not heard anything more on the Wearmouth case and is shortly going on holiday to Normandy.

JBA/26/184

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 1st August 1921, concerning the enclosing of a communication from the Glasgow postmaster which Mr. Russell presumes concerns the problem with the brass piston rod of the Petters pump (JBA/26/165 etc.) and also remarking that Mr. Atkinson does not seem to take sufficient care in packaging parcels for posting.

JBA/26/185

Receipt from Stephen Percy to J.B. Atkinson, 30th June 1921, concerning materials sent and a further receipt added later.

JBA/26/186

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 26th July 1921, confirming the payment of wages to Mr. Manson and his son who have relocated to Kinross until the arrival of 5 inch tubes. Mr. Russell also confirms the enclosing of a bank draft to pay a Mr. Smith's wages, and remarks on the visit of his brother to Ramsey.

JBA/26/187

Notice to employers from the Ministry of Labour concerning the Unemployment Insurance Acts of 1920 and 1921 and showing the increased weekly rates of employer's contributions expected.

JBA/26/188

Letter from the Scottish Tube Company to J.B. Atkinson, 21st July 1921, apologising for the delay in despatching boring tubes due to the annual holiday of the firm and confirming a telegram (JBA/26/194) suggesting that it will probably not be possible to send the goods any earlier than three weeks thereafter.

JBA/26/189

Letter from (Robert?) Russell to J.B.Atkinson, 14th July 1921, expressing concern that his brother was not informed that Mr. Manson had relocated to Kinross when details needed to be confirmed about hours worked, future conditions, etc. According to the author, the brother is anxious is he is not being kept up to date with proceedings and is concerned that Mr. Manson may need to repay monies due to mistakes made.

JBA/26/190

Postcard from Mr. (?) Russell to J.B. Atkinson, 21st July 1921, confirming his visit to the Isle of Man and his preferred days for inspecting the Bore sites.

JBA/26/191

Letter from C.R. of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 22nd July 1921, confirming the sending of a cheque for expenses.

JBA/26/192

Telegram from (Robert?) Russell to Thomas Russell, 23rd July 1921, regarding the arrangements for working hours for borers and questioning why a Mr. Smith works only 11 hours a day rather than 12. The author expects these problems to be taken up with Mr. Manson.

JBA/26/193

Telegram from (?) Russell to J.B. Atkinson, 25th July 1921, remarking on a failure to get in touch and asking Mr. Atkinson to phone him that night.

JBA/26/194

Telegram from the Scottish Tube Company to J.B. Atkinson, 21st July 1921, confirming that due to the annual holiday the previous order will be sent one week later, and should arrive three weeks thereafter. (JBA/26/188)

JBA/26/195

Copy of timesheet from J & R. Thomson, 25th May 1921, showing working hours and payment to G. Manson, G. Manson Jnr and A (?) Smith.

JBA/26/196

Letter from Thomas Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 14th July 1921, confirming the enclosing of a cheque for the amount requested on the timesheet, minus a sum regarded as a bonus, which Mr. Russell queries, along with a previous payment of a similar amount. A question is also raised as to the men working less than their agreed hours. A postscript mentions the enclosing of a letter from J & R. Thomson (JBA/26/197) and a timesheet that has been questioned as to its accuracy to payment due.

JBA/26/197

Letter from A. Adamson of J & R. Thomson (Castleblair) Ltd. to Coltness Iron Company, 13th July 1921, clarifying their position as the previous employers of Mr. Manson, his son and Mr. Smith as to hours worked, payment made and time left over for lunch breaks and cooking the midday meal, mentioning the enclosing of their last timesheet, giving details to that effect. (JBA/26/195)

JBA/26/198

Letter from J. B. Atkinson to the collector of taxes, 11th July 1921, querying an extra amount that is expected to be paid. A reply from the collector of taxes sent back and added to the letter explains that the extra amount is property tax and may be deductible.

JBA/26/199

Letter from John Roberts (late of Casey Mines) to J.B. Atkinson, 19th July 1921, enquiring whether there is a possibility of employment with his company.

JBA/26/200

Letter from C. R. of Coltness Iron Company to J. B. Atkinson, 15th July 1921, concerning the enclosing of an account from the Sullivan Machinery Company.

JBA/26/201

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B Atkinson, 14th July 1921, concerning the return of a letter from Professor Gregory (JBA/26/202), the sending of a copy of that letter and a previous one sent by Mr. Atkinson to Mr. Kendall, the enclosing of a letter from Mr. Kendall (JBA/26/203) and a querying of the date of Mr. Atkinson's letter to Professor Gregory.

JBA/26/202

Letter from Professor J.W. Gregory of Glasgow University to J.B. Atkinson, 30th June 1921, expressing doubt as to the suitability of Point Cranstal as a site since Bore no.2 has a proven fault through it and also to Lamplugh's presumed fault in the old Bore 2. The author also suggests that a site further west of the Point of Ayre fault may be advisable to avoid a great thickness of red sandstone.

JBA/26/203

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 7th July 1921, expressing confusion with a letter from Professor Gregory and a previous letter from Mr. Atkinson which does not provide him with the questions to which Professor Gregory attempts to answer.

JBA/26/204

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 25th June 1921, concerning the enclosing of a section through the old coal bores and the author's approximation of the location of the fault that passes through Bores 2 and 3 to the sea. Mr. Kendall also refers to the enclosing of a tracing showing the position of no.7 mine.

JBA/26/205

Letter from (Thomas?) Russell to J.B. Atkinson, 12th July 1921, concerning the ordering of boring tubes from the Scottish Tube Company and the enclosing of an account from Petters Ltd. for Mr. Atkinson's perusal and approval.

JBA/26/206

Letter from Coltness Iron Company to the Scottish Tube Company Ltd, 12th July 1921, accepting their quotation for boring tubes and asking them to be delivered via the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company in Liverpool to Ramsey, while also hoping they can be delivered in less than three weeks. (JBA/26/194)

JBA/26/207

Letter from Thomas Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 11th July 1921, regarding the ongoing problem of Mr L. Kneale's claim for damages at no.1 Bore, advising Mr. Atkinson to meet with Mr. Kneale and settle even up to the amount of £20 he said he would settle for, as the cost of arbitration would be overly expensive for the small sum in dispute. Mr. Russell also encloses a letter to the solicitors McWhannell and Nelson (JBA/26/209), and informs Mr. Atkinson that he intends to visit the Isle of Man in the near future.

JBA/26/208

Letter from McWhannell and Nelson to Coltness Iron Company, 7th July 1921, regarding the claim of their client Mr. Lawrence Kneale of Ballalheanney for surface damages of £25 for boring operations carried out between August 1919 and December 1920. The solicitors inform the company that Mr. Kneale has sent the particulars of his claim to them and is now asking for payment, although he is willing to have the amount settled by arbitration.

JBA/26/209

Letter from Coltness Iron Company to McWhannell and Nelson, 11th July 1921, confirming the receipt of their previous letter (JBA/26/208) and that they have sent it to their superintendent at Ramsey (Mr. Atkinson) for perusal.

JBA/26/210

Claim from L. Kneale to Coltness Iron Company, 12th January 1921, in which Mr Kneale claims £25 rental damages for land from August 1919 to December 28th 1920 and argues the reasonableness of the charge since one gateway has yet to be built up (rebuilt?) and one gate cost £4 alone for building up the pillars.

JBA/26/211

Letter from Thomas Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 30th June 1921, concerning the enclosing of a paysheet and querying whether the two Mr. Mansons and Mr. Smith will continue to pay both health and unemployment insurance as they did when they worked for Thomsons in Scotland. Mr. Russell also alludes to a problem with the pay sheets and encloses an enquiry made to the tube makers.

JBA/26/212

Letter from Thomas Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 20th June 1921, concerning the enclosing of an invoice received from Petters Ltd. for the pumping plant for inspection.

JBA/26/213

Inventory of equipment at No.6 Bore at Andreas, Isle of Man by D. Manson, 26th June 1921.

JBA/26/214

Inventory of equipment at Boring Plant, No.3 Bore at Andreas, Isle of Man by D. Manson, 26th June 1921.

JBA/26/215

Letter from C.R. on behalf of Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 1st July 1921, concerning the enclosing of copies of Mr D. Mansons' prepared inventory of Thomson's boring plant for Mr. Atkinson and Mr. Manson (JBA/26/213+ 214)

JBA/26/216

Letter from Thomas Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 27th June 1921, concerning the enclosing of the account for boring from the Sullivan Machinery Company for inspection.

JBA/26/217

Newspaper article from the Iron and Coal Trades Review, 24th June 1921, pages 861-862, concerning industrial notes on coal, etc.

JBA/26/218

Letter from C.R of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 29th June 1921, confirming the enclosing of Mr. Atkinson's salary.

JBA/26/219

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 2nd July 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from J.D. Kendall. (JBA/26/220)

JBA/26/220

Copy of letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 30th June 1921, thanking Mr. Russell for the sending of results from 14 samples of ground from no.3 Bore which clarified the area of ground containing 46.5% (?)

JBA/26/221

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 24th June 1921, remarking on the friction that has arisen between Mr. Atkinson and Mr. J.D. Kendall and asking it to be brought to an end for the sake of the company. Mr. Russell expresses his wish that the two can consult on the placing of Boreholes while emphasising his confidence in Mr. Kendall's competence and also remarking that if agreement on the placing can not be reached, the final decision will be left to him. Mr. Russell also confirms that he will leave for the Isle of Man shortly.

JBA/26/222

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 27th May 1921, confirming the purchase of Thomson's boring plant after Mr. Manson has sent a full inventory to be examined and confirmed by Mr. Atkinson. Mr. Russell also confirms that Mr. Manson will be taken on as part of the deal.

JBA/26/223

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 18th June 1921, expressing his theory that observation rather than theoretical ideas should be used in the searching for deposits. Mr. Kendall impresses on Mr. Russell that he knows the geological conditions of every deposit in Cumberland and Lancashire that ever existed and has written more on this subject than any other writer.It is this experience he uses as a guide rather than textbooks such as ' The Genesis of Hematite' which he has returned, as he is more concerned where a deposit is, than where it came from.

JBA/26/224

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 29th May 1921, mentioning the coming to terms with Thomson's over the boring plant, and expressing concern over the friction between Mr. Atkinson and Mr. Kendall which is not in the best interests of the company.

JBA/26/225

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 25th May 1921, expressing doubts over Mr. Atkinson's boring activities,suggesting that he is not aware of the line of the fault to the West of Bores 2 and 3 and that material he has found is of no importance. Mr.Kendall also suggests keeping Thomson's machine and its operator, while finding Mr. Atkinson's idea to put a hole near no.2 Bore to fix the direction 'absurd'.

JBA/26/226

Typewritten copy of letter JBA/26/222.

JBA/26/227

Letter from J.D.Kendall to Robert Russell, 25th May 1921, expressing doubts as to Mr. Atkinson's competence at placing Boreholes, his reluctance to take advice and his lack of experience at the job, being more experienced at searching for reasons for mine accidents than geological science.

JBA/26/228

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 26th May 1921, expressing regret at the harshness of his criticisms in JBA/26/227 but suggesting they were necessary due to Mr. Atkinson's refusal to back up his criticisms of Mr. Kendall's ideas with fact or argument, instead resorting to pet phrases such as ' I don't agree'. Mr. Kendall also refers to an incident when he tried to explain why he expected to see a fault at Bore no.3 but was rebuffed, while hoping in a postscript that Mr. Russell is well as his previous letter was sent from the Hydro.

JBA/26/229

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 7th June 1921, concerning the response to letters from Mr. Atkinson and Professor Gregory and confirming that the samples received from Bore no.5 are shale. Mr. Kendall passes doubt on Mr. Atkinson's denial that he called material from a sample grey shale, with reference to a journal he had sent, and also expresses doubt that he can respond to Professor Gregory's letter without further information. Mr. Kendall also remarks on the enclosing of his view of the geological structure of the ground being used for boring as far as the evidence he has been given allows.

JBA/26/230

Letter from J. D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 6th June 1921, suggesting that the book 'The Genesis of Hematite' does not provide any help in locating such deposits on the Isle of Man. On the answers provided by Mr. Lamplugh on this question and others, Mr. Kendall expresses agreement on all but his suggestion as to where to find iron ore deposits, remarking on his experience in Furness that the largest deposits were found away from the Red Rocks, rather than along its margin. Mr. Kendall also suggests Mr. Atkinson is confusing the direction of the veins of hematite in the Isle of Man mentioned in the 'Genesis' book with the position of iron ore in the carboniferous limestone.

JBA/26/231

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 9th June 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from Mr. J.D. Kendall.

JBA/26/232

Letter from J.D. Kendall to J.B. Atkinson, 16th May 1921, advising Mr. Atkinson that since he has not received the samples or journal he requested, he will not be able to accurately state where he would position the no.6 Bore. Mr. Kendall instead remarks that he has enclosed an approximate position on a tracing, but requests not embarking on the Bore until advised to do so by Mr. R. Russell. Mr. Kendall also expresses disquiet at the placing of No. 3 Bore in a position not agreed to.

JBA/26/233

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 4th June 1921, in which Mr. Kendall argues that Mr. Atkinson's lack of experience and failure to follow his advice accurately would lead to wasted time and money for the company. Mr. Kendall questions the accuracy of a specimen analysis from a journal which he has been sent, and proceeds to suggest that the placing of Bores nos.2, 3 and 5 are not in accordance with his instructions due to Mr. Atkinson's incompetence. The problems which Mr. Atkinson cites with water, haystacks and bogs, Mr. Kendall argues, are trifles compared to the accurate placing of Boreholes.

JBA/26/234

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell. 14th June 1921, expressing doubt that a previous letter from Mr. Atkinson needs a reply. Mr. Kendall argues that Mr. Atkinson's disagreements with his conclusions are not backed up by any evidence and that he should 'face the music' for his mistakes. A handwritten postscript from Robert Russell to Mr. Atkinson on the letter apologises for being unable to travel to the Isle of Man at that time.

JBA/26/235

Letter from J.D. Kendall to J.B. Atkinson, 8th July ( June?) 1921, remarking that he has never found anybody, in his 57 years experience, harder to work with than Mr. Atkinson and that the fault finding that he is accused of is entirely Mr. Atkinson's own fault. The author also suggests that there is no way the two can come together to argue on equal terms on the search for hematite as he has had more years of experience in this area than Mr. Atkinson has had hours, the suggestion being as absurd as Mr. Kendall professing to know as much about colliery explosions as Mr. Atkinson. The author concludes that he is still willing to work with Mr. Atkinson and discuss any differences of opinion, as long as Mr. Atkinson backs up his opinion with facts, which he never does, in Mr. Kendall's opinion.

JBA/26/236

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 24th June 1921, a copy of JBA/26/221 in the author's own handwriting(?)

JBA/26/237

Copy of letter from Coltness Iron Company sent to Stewarts and Lloyds Ltd, The Scottish Tube Company Ltd and John Spencer Ltd enquiring as to the companies best prices for two specific lapwelded steel or wrought iron boring tubes, and their earliest delivery available for same.

JBA/26/238

Extract showing percentage of iron found in 14 mineral samples from No.3 Bore in the Coltness Iron Works, 27th June 1921.

JBA/26/239

Letter from C.R. on behalf of Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 30th June 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from Mr. J.D. Kendall.

JBA/26/240

Tracing showing a proposed site for Bore No.7 from J.D. Kendall (The tracing alluded to in JBA/26/204?) or copy of section through old coal Bores alluded to in JBA/26/241 (?), date unknown.

JBA/26/241

Letter from C.R.on behalf of Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J. B. Atkinson, 30th June 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter and section through the old coal Bores (JBA/26/240?) from Mr. J.D. Kendall and a copy of an analysis by the Coltness chemist of 14 samples of mineral from No. 3 Bore (JBA/26/238).

JBA/26/242

Letter from Thomas Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J. B. Atkinson, 24th June 1921, regarding the ordering of 5 inch tubes which Mr. Manson recommends for the No.6 Bore. Mr. Russell asks for full particulars of the tubes to be ordered so there is no mistake in the ordering, and also suggests that a weekly journal of proceedings should be sent about the Bore from now on.

JBA/26/243

Letter from Thomas Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 24th June 1921, regarding the enclosing of a bank draft drawn on London and pay sheet to be drawn free of commission in the Isle of Man.

JBA/26/244

Another copy of the letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, date unknown, previously available as JBA/26/222 and JBA/26/226.

JBA/26/245

Letter from J.A. McVicar of the Sullivan Machinery Company to J.B. Atkinson, 24th June 1921, regretting that the author will be unable to get over to the Isle of Man as quickly as Mr. Atkinson wishes due to a lack of fuel for his drills. Mr. McVicar suggests that Mr. Atkinson visits the company and tries the Silecroft links at which point it may be possible for the author to go back with him. Mr. McVicar also thanks Mr. Atkinson for his information about the Grand, and promises to visit it.

JBA/26/246

Receipt from Sergeant and Nicholson, tailors, to J.B. Atkinson, June 1921, for repaired 'knickers' and a repaired and re-pressed dinner jacket.

JBA/26/247

Letter on behalf of Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 8th June 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from J.D. Kendall containing a plan. Mr. Russell asks that the plan should be returned at Mr. Atkinson's earliest convenience.

JBA/26/248

Letter from Thomas(?) Smith of Petters Ltd. to J.B. Atkinson, 22nd June 1921, confirming the sending of the pumping set ordered by the Coltness Company by rail, and hoping for its arrival forthwith.

JBA/26/249

A confirmation of receipt of a telegram from the Coltness Iron Company to Petters Ltd, 22nd June 1921, confirming the sending of the pumping set mentioned in JBA/26/248.

JBA/26/250

Telegram from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson, 24th June 1921, with the same content as the previous letters JBA/26/222, JBA/26/224 and JBA/26/244.

JBA/26/251

Notice of an excursion to Ballikilpharick and the Sloc (sic) by William Cubbon, the honorary secretary of the Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society, 23rd June 1921, containing the itinerary of the visit which includes a ten-mile walk, a short business meeting and the presenting of a motion that certain Manx objects be loaned to the new museum.

JBA/26/252

Telegram from J.A. McVicar of the Sullivan Machinery Company to J.B. Atkinson, 22nd June 1921, enquiring as to when the next Bore will be ready to start and whether the location has been decided upon as the author would like to come over to witness the event.

JBA/26/253

Telegram from Petters Ltd to J.B. Atkinson, 22nd June 1921, confirming that the pumping set has been dispatched (as mentioned in JBA/26/248+249)

JBA/26/254

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J. B. Atkinson, 21st June 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from J.D. Kendall and, in a postscript, informing Mr. Atkinson that the small piece of kidney ore he found on the Ramsey golf course contained 66.72% iron.

JBA/26/255

Receipt from the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, 15th June 1921, for 22 boring(?) tubes.

JBA/26/256

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 17th June 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from J.D. Kendall containing a tracing. Mr. Russell suggests Mr. Atkinson place the no.7 Borehole at either the place marked 7A or 7B on the tracing.

JBA/26/257

Tracing from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell,16th June 1921, containing two possible sitings for Bore No. 7 as mentioned in JBA/26/256.

JBA/26/258

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 16th June 1921, regarding the shale samples he has received from No. 5 Bore and how they suggest the most likely placings for the no.7 Bore. Mr. Kendall suggests they must be placed with great care. In a postscript Mr. Kendall reveals he has just received a telegram from Mr. Atkinson revealing that he has stopped No.5 Bore.

JBA/26/259

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 19th June 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from J.D. Kendall and the Journal and the tracing of the geological structure he mentions in it.

JBA/26/260

Letter from R. McPhail,Resident Engineer and Manager of Petters Ltd, to Coltness Iron Company, 2nd June 1921, acknowledging the receipt of the order for a No. 3 standard pumping plant and that the delivery should be made by rail. The author also confirms that he has added the extra valves and strainers that the company inquired about at a small extra charge.

JBA/26/261

Tracing of map of (all of?) Isle of Man site along with references to the finding of drift and surfaces, saleferous marls, trias sandstone, Permian, Yoredales, Carboniferous limestone, basement beds and Manx slates, 25th May 1921.

JBA/26/262

Letter from J.R. Gregory of Glasgow University to J.B. Atkinson, 6th June 1921, regretting that he has been unable to check his maps and recollection of the district of Ramsey to fully respond to the evidence provided by Mr. Atkinson. The finding of no Carboniferous limestone from the Yoredales to the Manx slates is particularly surprising to Mr. Gregory, and the fact that the findings seem to sweep away the geological survey interpretation of the area under the drifts encourages Mr. Gregory to suggest to Mr. Atkinson to publish his results. Mr. Gregory also agrees that a bore at Port Cranstel may be useful as well as coal measures although on this point he has reservations.

JBA/26/263

Letter from C.R on behalf of Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 15th June 1921, concerning the returning of a letter from Mr. Gregory and requesting a copy of Mr. Atkinson's reply, while requesting that Mr. Atkinson refrain from publishing anything until receiving approval.

JBA/26/264

Letter from C.R. of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 16th June 1921, confirming the enclosing of an invoice from Stewarts & Lloyds for gas tubes for approval.

JBA/26/265

Letter from Thomas Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 11th June 1921, confirming receipt of a memo and the enclosing of a cheque covering the pay sheet (also enclosed) to be endorsed when the money has been paid.

JBA/26/266

Newspaper article by Ramsey Turner(?) entitled Coal Prospects in the North- Reported Success, 6th May 1921, reporting on the boring operations on the Isle of Man in the parish of Andreas, Ballalheaney, Ballavarry, Balleghane, Leakherrow and Ballasteen by American and Scotch (sic) companies. The article expresses optimism that there has been encouraging results in some areas, although it has not been entirely successful so far. The article also suggests that if amounts of coal are found in the North of the island, (as it is rumoured has been found in one Bore) the island's dependance on outside fuel supplies would be lessened and the cost of such fuel reduced. The article also mentions that prospecting is continuing under the capable hands of Mr. Atkinson representing a Scotch syndicate, 'a gentleman of considerable experience in the mineral world'.

JBA/26/267

Letter from J.A. McVicar of the Sullivan Machinery Company to J.B. Atkinson, 4th June 1921, expressing regret at the delay of sending a magazine, and expressing the hope that Mr. Atkinson's planned trip to Whitehaven might be extended with a trip to Mr. McVicar's own home in Bootle. Mr McVicar also expresses regret that he has not been able to visit the Isle of Man citing problems in keeping the drills he uses in fuel and confirms the despatch of a drill which is on its way to Bootle at the time of writing.

JBA/26/268

Letter from John T. Kee, coal and oil merchant, to J. B. Atkinson, 10th June 1921, confirming the receipt of a government permit to supply 10 tons of French coal for boring and that a steamer is on its way.

JBA/26/269

Letter from Thomas Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J. B. Atkinson, 7th June 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from Petters Ltd and an advice note from Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd. for the gas tubes which have just been dispatched from Birmingham.

JBA/26/270

Letter from Graham, Shepherd and Sons to J.B. Atkinson, 4th June 1921, concerning the enclosing of the trustees' account for the John Willis Trust along with cheques to be signed and returned for Miss E.A. Willis and Graham, Shepherd and Sons.

JBA/26/271

Letter from Graham, Shepherd and Sons to J. B. Atkinson, 2nd June 1921, expressing regret at Mr. Atkinson's desire to resign as a trustee for the John Willis Trust, reminding him that in order to do so his co-trustees would have to agree while hoping he will reconsider. The letter ends by suggesting that nothing should be done until Miss Willis's views on the matter are ascertained.

JBA/26/272

Cash Account (no 77) and C.R. (cash receipt ?) from the trustees of Mr. John Willis for Miss E.A. Willis, 8th June 1921, featuring the amount due in interest to the executors of James Sallows and the amount received by Graham, Shepherd and sons and balance due to Miss Willis.

JBA/26/273

Letter from C. R. of the Coltness Iron Company to J. B. Atkinson, 1st June 1921, concerning the enclosing of an account from J & R. Thomson for approval and return.

JBA/26/274

Letter from G.G.(?) Atkinson to J(ack) B. Atkinson, 10th April 1921, touching on a number of subjects- questioning whether J.B. Atkinson has been able to find some use for a coal property the author mentioned; expressing pessimism at the state of coal production in post-war Britain in comparison to America and the detrimental effect of state control; the state of coal mining in Australia from which the letter has been sent; the personal problems of 'Jack's' fourth child after she ran a rusty nail through her leg and his desire to find a new position now his mine is worked out; the expression of gladness that 'Mabel's' work is proving congenial; 'Palmer's' work as a rugby union secretary and journalist and the slump in metal mining and prices.

JBA/26/275

Letter from Thomas Dodds, solicitor, to J.B. Atkinson, 12th May 1921, regarding the case of (Emma) Usher vs. Wearmouth Coal Company providing evidence which the author hopes will provide evidence for Mr. Atkinson on behalf of the plaintiff, with the questions (interrogatories) asked by Mrs. Usher of the coal company (JBA/26/276) and their replies (JBA/26/277).

JBA/26/276

The interrogatories on behalf of the plaintiff Emma Usher (married woman) against the Wearmouth Coal Company at the High Court of Justice, King's Bench Division, Newcastle upon Tyne District Registry, 1921, from Thomas Dodds, solicitor, asking such questions as what coal in the Maudlin and Hutton seams was 'worked to goaf or into pillars or otherwise' within a 800 foot radius of the plaintiff's house and whether the defendants have repaired or paid for any damage caused by the works within that radius.

JBA/26/277

The answers provided by the Wearmouth Coal Company to the interrogatories of Emma Usher at the High Court of Justice, King's Bench Division, Newcastle upon Tyne District Registry, 1921, from Thomas Eliot Parrington, agent and general manager of the defendant company, replying that in the Hutton seams, no coal has been worked within the suggested radius since 1900 but that in the Maudlin Seam a 'long narrow and irregular shaped strip of coal' partly in the area was worked between 1907 and 1908 and another small area of coal in the West was worked between 1911 and 1912. The defendants object to answering whether they have paid for or repaired damage for other houses, and were unable to answer for sure when the Maudlin Seam or Hutton Seam was worked to 'goaf', approximating not less than 25 years previously and more than 50 years previously respectively.

JBA/26/278

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 25th May 1921, concerning the confirmation of receipt of three letters from Mr. Atkinson and the enclosing of a letter from Mr. Kendall, a letter from Petters and two copies of a memo and map. The author has no objection to the sending of the notes to Mr. Gregory (JBA/26/262 etc.) and Mr. Smith (JBA/26/284), but is anxious that the missives do not mention iron ore until the land needed is secured. Mr. Russell also refers to a sample of powdered material which is somewhat smaller than the author imagined, and a telegram he has sent confirming that Thomsons are continuing to bore, and that Mr. Thomson will visit shortly. In a private aside, Mr. Russell mentions that Mr. (Peter) Thomson has suggested that the company's finances are low and that Coltness pay the wages through Mr. Atkinson at this time and that Mr. Manson must not find out about this.

JBA/26/279

Letter from Thomas Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 26th May 1921, referring to the previous letter (JBA/26/278) and the arrangement made to pay Thomson's Borers their wages. Thomson's have informed the author that they will send the paysheet to Mr. Manson every fortnight and he will then send it on to Mr. Atkinson who will then send it on to the company who on receipt of which will pay the men. The letter also encloses a returned account from John T. Kee. (JBA/26/268).

JBA/26/280

Letter from Thomas Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 27th May 1921, confirming the enclosing of three letters- a copy of a letter from John Spencer Ltd (JBA/26/281), a copy of a letter from J & R. Thomson (JBA/26/282) and a copy of Coltness's reply to John Spencer Ltd. (JBA/26/283).

JBA/26/281

Copy of letter from John Spencer Ltd. to Coltness Iron Company, 20th May 1921, querying an order from the company as it did not include shoes or (driving) caps and suggesting that they send an order for same.

JBA/26/282

Copy of letter from Peter Thomson of J & R. Thomson and Company to Coltness Iron Company, 26th May 1921, confirming the need for an order of driving caps and shoes for the 7 inch tubes required for their next Bore. The letter also confirms the arrangement to pay their workers through Mr. Atkinson and their informing Mr. Manson of this.

JBA/26/283

Copy of letter from Coltness Iron Company to John Spencer Ltd, 27th May 1921, informing the company of the need for driving caps and shoes as mentioned in the previous letter (JBA/26/282) by J & R. Thomson and asking them to despatch them to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company in Liverpool for delivery to Ramsey.

JBA/26/284

Letter from Bernard Smith to J. B. Atkinson, 9th April 1921, concerning the likelihood of finding limestones in Bore no.3 and problems to be overcome. The author also mentions having received specimens which are in the process of being examined.

JBA/26/285

Letter from C.R. on behalf of Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 23rd May 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from Alan C. Locke regarding a galvanized water tank (JBA/26/286) and another from the secretary of the Northern Lighthouse Board. (JBA/26/287)

JBA/26/286

Letter from Alan C. Locke to the Coltness Iron Company, 20th May 1921, offering a galvanised water tank for purchase. The author mentions it is a little short of the capacity the company requested, but is the best of those he has inspected. Mr Locke also mentions a potential difficulty in despatching the item due to a strike, but is prepared to purchase and hold the item until arrangements and/or inspection can be made.

JBA/26/287

Letter from C. David Peddie, secretary of the Northern Lighthouse Board, to the Coltness Iron Company, 21st May 1921, advising that the ten tons of coal requested by the company from the Northern Lighthouses stock cannot be supplied, as any coal that can be spared has already been agreed to be given to the Ramsey gas company.

JBA/26/288

Letter from C.R. on behalf of Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J. B. Atkinson, 21st May 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter written to the Northern Lighthouse Commissioners,(JBA/26/289) another from J.D. Kendall (JBA/26/290) and another from Alan C. Locke (JBA/26/291) offering a galvanized tank with a memo by the company's mechanical engineer on the subject. The author also requests whether Mr. Atkinson wishes to purchase 1.5 or 2.5 inch pipes and who he wishes to purchase from.

JBA/26/289

Letter from the Coltness Iron Company to C.D. Peddie, 20th May 1921, requesting the giving of 10 tons of spare coal from the Northern Lighthouse commissioner's stock as a favour. (JBA/26/287).

JBA/26/290

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 20th May 1921, pointedly disagreeing with Bernard Smith's conclusions that the conglomerates found in sections of Bore no. 1 correspond with those found in certain sections of no. 3 complete with an explanatory sketch.

JBA/26/291

Letter from Alan C. Locke to the Coltness Iron Company, 18th May 1921, apologizing for not being able to offer exactly the galvanized water tank requested, but offering a mild steel tank as an alternative.

JBA/26/292

Letter from Alex McGregor to Robert Russell, 16th May 1921, informing Mr. Russell of the galvanized cisterns offered by John Jackson and Company that most closely resemble the company's sizes and their prices.

JBA/26/293

Advertisement by Petters Limited for junior paraffin and semi-diesel crude oil engines, date unknown.

JBA/26/294

Letter from Petters Limited to J.B. Atkinson, 24th May 1921, querying whether, after providing Coltness with quotations for Petter Junior engines, an order will be forthcoming.

JBA/26/295

Letter from J.A. McVicar of Sullivan Machinery Company to J.B. Atkinson, 24th May 1921, referring to a letter from a Mr. Sandberg suggesting that Coltness are in need of a new machine as the 'shot drillers are giving up' and that the author may be able to supply a drill to them, if they apply quickly enough. Mr. McVicar also mentions an 'interesting' article by J.D. Kendall in the Mining magazine which he is sending to Mr. Atkinson and his relief that the company has been able to procure enough wood and coal to continue work that week.

JBA/26/296

Letter from C.R. on behalf of Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J. B. Atkinson, 12th May 1921, enclosing an account from John Spencer Ltd. for 7 inch tubes for approval and return.

JBA/26/297

Letter from P.A. Frisby of the Geological survey and Museum to J.B. Atkinson, 9th May 1921, referring Mr. Atkinson to Iron Ore reports published by the geological survey, in particular those found in volume 12 which Mr. Lamplugh recommends. He also refers to special reports on the mineral resources in Great Britain by the following authors- Bernard Smith, T.C. Cantrill, R.L Sherlock, Henry Dewey, T.F. Sibly, M.McGregor, G.W.Lee, G.V.Wilson, T. Robertson, J.S. Flett, G.W. Lamplugh, C.B. Wedd, J. Pringle, Sir A. Strahan and W.Gibson.

JBA/26/298

Telegram from (?) Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J. B. Atkinson, 25th May 1921, confirming receipt of man(?) and advising that Thomsons will continue boring. Mr. Russell also warns Mr. Atkinson of an oncoming visit from Mr. Thomson.

JBA/26/299

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J. B. Atkinson, 16th May 1921, concerning the enclosing of copies of letters to Petters Ltd. (JBA/26/300) and the tubemakers (Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd. and the Scottish Tube Company Ltd.) (JBA/26/301) and also enquiring about the availability of cisterns on Douglas and/or Ramsey.

JBA/26/300

Copy of letter from Coltness Iron Company to Petters Ltd, 16th May 1921, asking the company for a quote for their Petter pumping semi-portable no.3 set and asking for the earliest possible delivery time.

JBA/26/301

Copy of letter from Coltness Iron Company to Stewarts & Lloyds Ltd. and the Scottish Tube Company Ltd, 16th May 1921, asking for the respective companies' lowest quoted prices for delivering 1500 feet of 1and a half inch inside diameter gas quality tubes with random lengths of 15 to 18 feet.

JBA/26/302

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 17th May 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from J.D. Kendall (JBA/26/307?) and asking Mr. Atkinson for an explanation as regards its contents.

JBA/26/303

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 14th May 1921, concerning the enclosing of copies of a letter from Mr. Russell to J.D. Kendall (JBA/26/304) and Mr. Kendall's reply to it.(JBA/26/305)

JBA/26/304

Copy of letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J. D. Kendall, 11th May 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from Mr. Atkinson and one from Mr. Lamplugh which was referred to in Atkinson's missive, with an enclosed cutting from the Ramsey Courier which was also referred to. Mr. Russell advises Mr. Kendall that the red rock sample Mr. Atkinson alludes to contains 46.5% iron according to the company chemist's analysis.

JBA/26/305

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 13th May 1921, confirming the receipt and return of the Ramsey Courier article and also referring to the contents from a telegram he has received from Mr. Atkinson. Mr. Kendall remarks that when he receives the Journal and specimens Mr. Atkinson promises to send to him from Bore no. 3 he will send his proposed position for Bore no. 6. Referring to the letter sent by Mr. Russell (as mentioned in JBA/26/304) Mr. Kendall refers to the 'good deal of information' Mr. Atkinson claims to have gained from Mr. Lamplugh on his survey and hopes this information will be sent on to him if relevant.

JBA/26/306

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 14th May 1921, concerning the enclosing of letters from J&R. Thomson's and John Jas Christian along with the accounts and invoices contained within them for perusal and return.

JBA/26/307

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 14th May 1921, complaining that he has not yet received the samples or journal promised him by Mr. Atkinson and avers that the information he has been given does not give him the 'opportunity of judging for himself' as to the significance of the finds of No.3 Bore and delays his opportunity of advising as to the position of Bore no. 6.

JBA/26/308

Letter from Coltness Iron Company to John Spencer Ltd., 18th May 1921, advising the company to send them shoes and driving caps which they had previously omitted from ordering.

JBA/26/309

Letter from A. Adamson, secretary of J& R. Thomson Ltd, to Coltness Iron Company, 16th May 1921, regarding the Ballalheany no.3 Bore, regretting the stopping of work on Bores 1 and 3 and the necessary withdrawal of the tubes involved. This is due, the company argues, to the heavy losses they have made whilst doing the work and a letter from Mr. Kendall which they acknowledge receiving on the subject makes no difference to the situation.

JBA/26/310

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.D. Kendall, 18th May 1921, concerning the enclosing of copies of a letter from Mr. Atkinson, the journal of Bore no.3, a letter from Bernard Smith to Mr. Atkinson, a letter Mr. Russell has sent Mr. Atkinson about Thomson's notice to withdraw from boring and Thomson's letter notifying Coltness of this (JBA/26/309) and asking for opinions thereon. Mr. Russell also remarks that he has asked for quotes from two companies for 1 and a half inch pipes and has contacted Petters Ltd.as regards the supplying of an oil engine and pump.

JBA/26/311

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 16th May 1921, informing Mr. Russell of a letter he has sent to Mr. Atkinson remarking that he still has not received the samples and journal he requested for below 300 feet, and therefore can still not give totally accurate advice as to the position of Bore no.6, so provides a tracing of an approximation. He also expresses surprise that Bore No.3 was not within 300 feet of where he suggested, and advises Mr. Atkinson not to proceed on No.6 until advised by Mr. Russell while urging Mr. Atkinson to send the necessary information.

JBA/26/312

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 18th May 1921, concerning the enclosing of copies of letters from J.D. Kendall, a letter to John Spencer Ltd., a typed copy of No. 3 Borehole and a letter from J&R Thomson Ltd. The author agrees to the siting of the no.6 Borehole suggested by Mr. Kendall, and requests an explanation as to why the no. 3 Bore was placed 300 feet away from where Mr. Kendall suggested. Mr. Russell also asks the thickness of the shale from which a sample of ore was sent, and brings up the financial difficulties of Thomsons and their wish to desist further boring, asking for Mr. Atkinson's advice on the matter- whether to leave the boring of No. 6 hole until Sullivans have finished no.5 or not.

JBA/26/313

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 18th May 1921, confirming no change to his previous suggestion as to where to place Bore no.6. The author refers to two tracings he has enclosed which he uses to proffer a theory as to where he presumes a strike on carboniferous rocks could be made.

JBA/26/314

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 19th May 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from J.D. Kendall (JBA/26/313) and the two tracings he refers to within it (JBA/26/315 + 316) for examination and comment.

JBA/26/315

Tracing by J.D. Kendall, 19th May 1921, showing the position of two faults he suggests must exist between Bores 1 and 3 to explain the lack of correspondence between the lower parts of the two Bores. (tracing no.2).

JBA/26/316

Tracing by J.D. Kendall, 19th May 1921, showing the position of the 'several' Bores as the author found them the last time he visited, with the line of the fault he believes has been proven between Bores 2 and 3 and the line of a probable strike. (Tracing no.1)

JBA/26/317

Letter from J.A. Lamplugh to J. B. Atkinson, 2nd(?) April 1921, thanking Mr. Atkinson for providing him with the Bore records, and confirming the wide spread of Carboniferous limestone found, although he also suggests that he cannot express a definitive opinion on the records alone and would need to see the Bores himself.

JBA/26/318

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 10th May 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from J.D. Kendall (JBA/26/319) and asking for an opinion as to how to reply to it. In a postscript, Mr. Russell also mentions the enclosing of an advice note from John Spencer Ltd. for their 7 inch tubes.

JBA/26/319

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 7th May 1921, expressing dissatisfaction with the depth and accuracy of Mr. Atkinson's recorded activities in his journals, particularly in regard to shale beds, in which he hopes the findings of shale and limestone can be separated and more closely examined. The use of a percussive machine, he suggests, would provide more accurate information than the shot or diamond drill in this regard. Mr. Kendall also complains that , although he has now procured a copy of the Journal for no.5 Bore it was not through Mr. Atkinson, while Mr. Lamplugh was sent the Journals of no. 1 and no. 3 Bores.

JBA/26/320

Receipt from John Spencer Ltd. to Coltness Iron Company, 9th June 1921, confirming the forwarding of '50 lengths(?)' to Ramsey via J. Orford & Son, Coburg Dock, Liverpool.

JBA/26/321

Telegram from J.D. Kendall to J.B. Atkinson, 15th May 1921, requesting a journal showing ' below 300 feet'.

JBA/26/322

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 11th May 1921, confirming that the red rock sent as a sample contained 46.5% Iron, asking for notes from a Mr. Smith of the 'geological survey people' and remarking on the returning of a letter from J.A. Lamplugh (JBA/26/317?) that he is surprised that Mr. Atkinson gave such information to a third party (excluding Mr. Smith) without consulting him.

JBA/26/323

Letter from C.R on behalf of Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 30th April 1921, concerning the enclosing of an account from the Isle of Man Railway Company to be paid and then debited by the company.

JBA/26/324

Letter from R. Sargeant of the Government Office, Isle of Man to the Coltrim Iron Company(sic), 9th May 1921, regretting that the stock in the salt companies' hands will probably be needed for household use.

JBA/26/325

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 6th May 1921, expressing his displeasure at the news passed on to him from J. D. Kendall that Mr. Atkinson has passed on a copy of the journals from no.1 and no.2 Bores to J.A. Lamplugh, worrying that the information may be passed on to others before investigations are completed.

JBA/26/326

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 5th May 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from J.D. Kendall (JBA/26/327) and one sent to John Spencer Ltd. (JBA/26/328) for his perusal.

JBA/26/327

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 2nd May 1921, concerning his recent visit to the Isle of Man and his observations while there. The author confirms preparing a journal of No.3 Bore which he includes and, after viewing the core, has not changed his previous opinion on how to proceed but complains that Mr. Atkinson did not provide all the samples he had asked for. Mr. Kendall also gives his opinion as to how the necessary water can be supplied to the Bores through 1and a half inch pipes, and where these might be found. On the question of Boring plants, Mr. Kendall suggests that the tubes used by Sullivans are more efficient than those used by Thomsons since the former have couplings on their larger tubes.On the question of boring, the author argues that Sullivans are again superior since their workers work two shifts per day rather than one arguing that Thomsons should do the same 'at once'. He also comments that workers were 'sometimes absent drinking' and the foreman had been to Scotland twice. Mr. Kendall also remarks that he could not set out the no.6 hole as more information from no. 3 was needed.

JBA/26/328

Letter from Coltness Iron Company to John Spencer Ltd., 5th May 1921, arranging for the delivery of 300 feet of 7 inch tubes from Liverpool.

JBA/26/329

Letter fom C.R. on behalf of Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company, 3rd May 1921, concerning the enclosing of an account received from J & R. Thomsons to look at and correct if necessary.

JBA/26/330

Letter from Wood and Lord, solicitors, to J. B. Atkinson, 26th April 1921, enclosing a copy of the judgment given in the case of Crisp and the Hodbarrow Mining Company. (JBA/26/331)

JBA/26/331

Copy of the judgment given in the case of Crisp vs. the Hodbarrow Mining company, reprinted from the Million Gazette, 1st April 1921, in which the mining company were accused of negligence when an overhanging wall collapsed on miners in an ironstone mine. The question of whether the under-captain of the mine should have bolstered the wall with stull pieces as had been suggested and in addition whether the mine owners could be proved equally negligent to the under-captain are discussed.

JBA/26/332

A special coal licence provided by the Maus (?) Salt Company to the Coltness Iron Company, 2nd May 1921, for the week ending 8th May 1921, providing coke to be used along with ore (?) for borings at Andreas.

JBA/26/333

Letter from C.R. on behalf of Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 28th April 1921, informing Mr. Atkinson of the contents of a letter from John Spencer Ltd. in which the company anticipate being able to dispatch their order in about two weeks, but due to their fuel problems, this may understandably be delayed.

JBA/26/334

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 27th April 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from J.D. Kendall concerning oil engines for pumping water (JBA/26/335) and an account from Sullivans asking for £30 for time wasted waiting for the positioning of a fixing site, which Mr. Russell trusts will not happen again. The author also mentions the miner's strike and the subsequent difficulty in procuring fuel and whether this could be used as a significant factor in persuading Sullivans to give up their claim. Mr. Russell also mentions the anticipated arrival of Mr. Kendall at the boring sites, and a telegram from John Spencer Ltd about the time needed for an order to be dispatched ( mentioned in JBA/26/333).

JBA/26/335

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 24th April 1921, suggesting that the employment of a small transportable oil engine would be the simplest way of overcoming the problem of water supply in the Isle of Man and promising to look into this problem during his stay there.

JBA/26/336

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 27th April 1921, requesting tracings of the positions of Boreholes 1 through 5 and remarking on his belief that Thomsons were working on 1 and 3, with Sullivans at work on the rest. The author requests a tracing of Borehole 6, if it has been agreed on between Mr. Atkinson and J.D. Kendall.

JBA/26/337

Letter from C.R. on behalf of Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 23rd April 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from J.D. Kendall. (JBA/26/338)

JBA/26/338

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 21st April 1921, remarking on his intention to telegraph Mr. Russell with details as to when he will visit the Isle of Man, and his intentions to study no.2 bore for the possible course of the fault through it and its direction from no.3.

JBA/26/339

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 25th April 1921, confirming the sending of a telegram (JBA/26/344) advising Mr. Atkinson to discuss with J.D. Kendall the question of fixing sites and Boreholes and seek his approval, whether he wishes to visit all of the sites or not.

JBA/26/340

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 24th April 1921, containing the same content as JBA/26/339 as well as remarking on enclosing letters written to Sullivans (JBA/26/341) and Thomsons (JBA/26/342) and his intention to telegraph Spencers regarding the 6 inch tubes.

JBA/26/341

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to Sullivans Machinery Company, 24th April 1921, regarding a supposed misunderstanding in which Mr. Atkinson decided to fix a new site hurriedly after finding slate below the drift in Borehole No.4, and implying that the companies' implication of neglect on Mr. Atkinson's part was premature and unnecessary.

JBA/26/342

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J & R. Thomsons Ltd, 24th April 1921, in which the author remarks on Mr. Atkinson's advice that Thomsons should effectively supervise the work of their men noting they have never visited their work sites to check progress and suggesting their proposal that Mr. Russell should take up supervision with Mr. Atkinson in charge is impracticable, as the latter admits he hasn't the experience in boring to undertake it.

JBA/26/343

Letter from the cashier of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 25th April 1921, sending a cheque in payment of expenses while correcting his claim for hotel bills downward.

JBA/26/344

Telegram from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 25th April 1921, containing the same information regarding J.D. Kendall's impending visit to the Isle of Man as JBA/26/ 339 and reiterated in JBA/26/340.

JBA/26/345

Letter from B.A. Longbotham (?) to Jennie Atkinson, 11th April 1921, remarking on the visit to Whittingham of 'Mildred' and Mrs. Atkinson while advising that the timber they have bought is from the Department of Trade and has not been cut down directly from the district. The author also suggests that 'Uncle Jack' would enjoy the trout fishing outside Mr. Longbotham's house, and despite a strained ankle, hopes for a visit from them soon.

JBA/26/346

Letter from ?. A. Longbotham (?) to Jennie Atkinson, 20th April 1921, expressing the hope that 'Uncle Jack' will visit 'on his way home' and indulge in some fishing despite the fish being late in spawning, while looking forward to a visit from 'Mildred' and Mrs. Atkinson in late June. The author also expresses his approval at the 'little fracas' with the miners and his hope this will settle 'all other labour differences'.

JBA/26/347

Telegram from (?) Russell to J.B. Atkinson, 22nd April 1921, advising that J. D. Kendall is leaving for Ramsey that day.

JBA/26/348

Letter from George Sommer (?), general manager of the New York Engineering Company to Mr. F(sic). B. Atkinson, 6th April 1921, advising on the usage of their empire drill as a placer testing drill and other purposes while suggesting that their catalogue will provide extra information.

JBA/26/349

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.D. Kendall, 20th April 1921, advising Mr. Kendall that a visit to the Isle of Man would be useful at the earliest opportunity to discuss issues with Mr. Atkinson.

JBA/26/350

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 20th April 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from J.D. Kendall and a copy of a letter Mr. Russell has sent to Mr. Kendall (JBA/26/349).

JBA/26/351

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 19th April 1921, remarking on J. D. Kendall's displeasure at Mr. Atkinson's placement of Borehole no.5, despite showing him a line along which the hole could have been moved.

JBA/26/352

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 19th April 1921, remarking on his receiving of samples from Bores 1 and 3. Whilst satisfied with those received from Bore 1 Mr. Kendall suggests that there is not enough from 3 to give a considered opinion on the strata between 214 feet and 4 inches and 230 feet and 8 inches and would like further information and samples from same.

JBA/26/353

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 18th April 1921, which Russell remarked upon in JBA/26/351, in which Mr. Kendall expressed his displeasure at the ignoring of his advice on the placement of bore no.5. The author also touches on the problem of recurring water, suggesting the making of a plan showing the different sources of water and the purchasing of a small portable boiler and pump to pump water to a bore if necessary. Mr. Kendall also suggests that the putting down of holes just because of a surfeit of water will lead to excess costs, and the complaint by Sullivans about the loss of time taken in fixing the position of Bores could be remedied if Mr. Atkinson would provide characteristic samples of ground to himself and Mr. Russell whenever he reaches the point where he believes no more ore can be taken,for analysis and discussion.

JBA/26/354

Letter from Ingrid Atkinson to J.B. Atkinson, 8th April 1921, apologising for the lateness of reply as her mother could not write for her earlier and the author's inability to come over to the Isle of Man in the Summer due to being too small. The author also remarks on the breaking of Mr. Atkinson's golfstick and the positioning of towels in the drawers of his room, remarks she would like to know how the boring is done, and hoping to visit around Christmas time.

JBA/26/355

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 16th April 1921, expressing annoyance at the suggestion of the Sullivan Machinery Company that the placement of Bore no. 5 has been delayed by neglecting to fix a fresh location, suggesting instead that a case like this takes time and skill to complete and that no time has been lost in trying to find a placement. He also remarks that he knows nobody who replies to correspondence as quickly as Mr. Kendall.

JBA/26/356

Letter from Sullivan Machinery Company to the Coltness Iron Company, 15th April 1921, remarked upon in JBA/26/355, in which the company expresses annoyance at their rig and crew lying idle after the conclusion of boring their last hole due to not fixing a new location. The company also remarks that they will be billing Coltness £5 per day while this situation continues, remarking that this in no way covers their expenses regarding crew, earning power of the drill and so on and therefore both companies will be losing money until the situation is remedied.

JBA/26/357

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 18th April 1921, concerning the enclosing of a letter from J&R Thomsons (JBA/26/358) and confirming that Mr. Atkinson's comments on the no.3 borehole have been passed on to the company.

JBA/26/358

Letter from J&R Thomsons to the Coltness Iron Company, 16th April 1921, reacting to the criticisms by J.D. Kendall and Mr. Atkinson of their work in comparison to Sullivan Machinery Company as regards the speed of tubing suggesting that nothing more can be done on their end but that they would not object to Coltness taking over the supervision of their work, with Mr. Atkinson in charge (remarked upon in JBA/26/342) provided the responsibility for repairs and the hiring of the plant was taken over by Coltness also. The letter also refers to Thomson's losses of between £200 and £300 to offset any accusations of wilful tardiness and incompetence.

JBA/26/359

Telegram from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J. B. Atkinson, 19th April 1921, reiterating the content of JBA/26/351.

JBA/26/360

Letter from C.R. on behalf of Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 15th April 1921, confirming passing on information from Sullivan Machinery Company asking for prompt action on the location of a fresh drilling site because of the £5 penalty incurred by each days' delay. (as remarked upon in JBA/26/355+356).

JBA/26/361

Letter from B.E. Sergeaunt, Government Secretary, to J.B. Atkinson, 18th April 1921, regretting that the request for coal cannot be granted due to shortages in the Isle of Man domestic supply.

JBA/26/362

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J. B. Atkinson, 13th April 1921, informing Mr. Atkinson that the sample of red shale from the no. 3 Bore he has sent him 'which looks like hematite' contains 12.2% iron.

JBA/26/363

Letter from C.R. on behalf of Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 11th April 1921, acknowledging the receipt of a telegram informing the author of McVicar's disquiet at the delay in finding the next bore location (JBA/26/372) and confirming the sending of a telegram from Mr. Russell to Mr. Atkinson showing the proposed position for no.5 bore by J.D. Kendall and asking who caused the delay in fixing. (JBA/26/365)

JBA/26/364

Letter from C.R. on behalf of Robert Russell of Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 12th April 1921, confirming the returning of a telegram (JBA/26/365) with an appended reply from Mr. Atkinson in which he remarks on the number of times he has called the matter of the no.5 bore to J.D. Kendall and Mr. Russell's attention and that, therefore, the delay is not his fault and also that the author has replied in his own telegram ( JBA/26/366) and awaits Mr. Atkinson's reply to a letter sent previously.

JBA/26/365

Telegram from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J. B. Atkinson, 11th April 1921, containing the content remarked upon at the end of JBA/26/363 regarding the no.5 bore and the culpability for the delay and the appended reply from Mr. Atkinson (see JBA/26/364).

JBA/26/366

Telegram from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 12th April 1921, as remarked upon in JBA/26/364 as a reply to JBA/26/365.

JBA/26/367

Telegram from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 15th April 1921, informing Mr. Atkinson that Sullivans Machinery Company have remarked that the fresh drilling site has not been located and the £5 daily charge is continuing.

JBA/26/368

Letter from Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company to J.B. Atkinson, 10th April 1921, confirming the receipt of letters from Mr. Atkinson and the enclosing of three letters from J.D. Kendall and the return of a 6 inch map.

JBA/26/369

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 7th April 1921, attempting to explain why the author suggested that the no. 5 Bore should be placed 'east of Knockbeg' to explore two different parts of the 'large field'. Mr Kendall explains that it is necessary to find the fault which he believes to be close to no. 4 Bore and that Mr. Atkinson's proposed placing is uneconomic and will not pass through the fault. Mr. Kendall also suspects that the proven second fault between Bores 2 and 3 runs nearly parallel to the Balleyhane fault and if there is a problem with water the no.5 Bore should be relocated to a place somewhere along Ballaverry.

JBA/26/370

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 8th April 1921, remarking that the confirmation of water at Ballasteen has suggested to him a new placement for the no. 5 Bore which he shows in a drawing. Mr. Kendall also suggests that Mr. Atkinson should prepare a plan showing all the suitable sources of water adjacent to the two faults he referred to in his previous letter ( JBA/26/369).

JBA/26/371

Letter from J.D. Kendall to Robert Russell, 9th April 1921, asking for various samples of shale and rock from the no.3 and 1 Bores and a copy of (the journal?) for no 5 since Mr. Kendall contends that the information given by Mr. Atkinson is incomplete.

JBA/26/372

Telegram from (?) McVicar to J.B. Atkinson, 11th April 1921, remarked upon in JBA/26/363, in which Mr. McVicar expresses disquiet at the delay at finding the next bore location and the consequent £5 daily charge involved.

JBA/26/373

Letter from B.E. Sargeaunt, Government Secretary to the Coltness Iron Company (and all coal merchants), 4th April 1921, concerning the enclosing of the Coal (Distribution) Order 1921 and asking to be kept supplied with the information requested on the enclosed forms.

JBA/26/374

Five -page journal of no.1(hole? bore?) St.John Beckermet (?) by Robert Russell of the Coltness Iron Company 1899-1922, giving a description of strata and the thickness of materials found (sandstone, shale etc.)

JBA/26/375

Newspaper article (from the Daily Journal?) on the Durham Colliery disaster at Wingate pit, 18th October 1906, stamped as received by the mines inspector on the 13th November 1906, relating the deaths of 23 men and the search for one other (Thomas Elliott), the expression of sympathy from various members of the clergy and those involved in the running of the mine, the proposal of setting up a fund for the widows and children of the deceased and the setting up of a jury for the express purpose of identifying the victims and the probable causes of their deaths and expressing the hope that the clearing up of the damage and the determining of the disaster's causes will be carried out within two weeks.

JBA/26/376

Newspaper article from the Chronicle, 18th October 1906, stamped as received by the mines inspector on 13th November 1906, relating to the Wingate Pit disaster, giving details as in JBA/26/375 of the details of the pit disasters aftermath, while also providing a list of the 24 deceased (Thomas Kay,George Broomfield,William Hockaday, John Dixon, James Mason,Charles Stockdale, Lord Bentley, Henry Pace, George Bayliss, Isaac James, George Harris, Thomas Metcalf,Nat Farnworth, James Ainsley, George Smith, William Studham, Edward Hardy, Joe Grafton, Patrick Dunlavey, Peter Gilchrist, Thomas Maddison, James Morrison, Thomas Bainbridge and Thomas Elliott, the only one still missing), some personal details on the circumstances of the victim Edward Hardy, the placing of the victims in a joiners shop for the relatives to view and the circumstances of the survivors trapped in the Harvey seam from Sunday night until Tuesday morning as related by a Mr Purdy who was 'not the bit the worse for his 32 hours' imprisonment.'

JBA/26/377

Newspaper article from the Newcastle Daily Journal, 17th October 1906, relating to the Durham mine disaster as described in JBA/26/375+6, in which the causes of the deaths are remarked upon- the explosion in the Low Mine Seam and the gas which lead to the asphyxiation of the majority of the victims (only Thomas Maddison, John Dixon and George Broomfield suffering injuries from the falling of stone.) The article also relates the long drawn out process of rescuing the miners from the Hutton and Harvey seams.

JBA/26/378

Newspaper article from the Newcastle Daily Journal, 16th October 1906, reporting on the Wingate Colliery disaster, which in particular focuses on the circumstances of the explosion- the fact that there were nearly two hundred stonemen and shifters working in the pit at 11.40pm when the disaster occurred, and that some workers were unaware of the explosion over two hours later. Another shorter article remarks that the scale of the disaster is the largest since the Elemore Colliery in 1886.

JBA/26/379

Newspaper article from the Newcastle Daily Journal, 16th October 1906, on the Durham mining disaster, going into detail about the Wingate Colliery itself, its location, and the number of employees working there. (1,115 underground, 223 above). The article also relates the number of people working at the time of the incident (106 at the Harvey seam, 50 in the five-quarter seam, 26 in the Hutton seam and 90 in the Low Main seam, where the disaster occurred) and reports a larger death toll than previously thought- 28 (see JBA/26/376). The extra victims were identified as G. Harrison, H. Cunliff, Wilfrid Dawson, W. Peat and Harry Macgonnall (29?), some the attempted rescuers of the miners. The obstruction to the two shafts, the Lord and the Lady, caused by the explosion, were also reported. The effects of the firedamp gas, leading to swollen heads, severe burns and headaches to survivors were also reported.

JBA/26/380

Newspaper article from the Newcastle Daily Journal, 16th October 1906, giving additional details about the Wingate colliery disaster, along with a further account of the events relating to the heroism of the rescuers. Those who rendered help included 'Dr. Arthur, Colonel Burdon, John Wilson M.P, John Johnson M.P, W.C. Morant, the chief constable of Durham and Superintendent Heslop of Castle Eden' according to reports, while W.Armstrong, the agent for the colliery company and Mr. Owen the underground manager were the earliest of those in authority to arrive on the scene. It was also reported that one of the victims, Henry Pace, was killed trying to save a worker called Broomfield and also the finding of two dead pit ponies.

JBA/26/381

Newspaper article on the Wingate Colliery disaster, 17th October 1906, describing the aftermath of the incident as two days later some of the surviving miners prepared to go back home. By this point, according to the correspondent, the rescuers' work was done and all that remained was to lift out the remaining dead bodies. The police under Superintendent Heslop are seen to be keeping order, and two of the rescuers, a George Brown and Thomas Lumsden, were relating how Lumsden descended into the Lady shaft to ascertain the damage done. A further nine engineers, Henry Armstrong, Mr. Weeks of Willington, Mr. Coulson of Sherburn, Simon Tait of Trimdon, Mr. Watson of Deaf Hill Colliery, Mr. W.B. Wilson of Easington Colliery, Mr. T. Blandford of Deaf Hill, Claude B. Palmer of Felling and William Armstrong,Jnr of Cramington, were making a survey of the upper beams for damage. All the bodies of the dead had been accounted for, except Thomas Elliott, who it was thought was buried under a heavy fall of stone. Four of those reported dead- Peat, Dawson, McGonnell and Cunliffe (see JBA/26/379)- were found alive after Peat, 'an old and experienced miner who knew every part of the pit' , led the other three to safety in 'the old workings of the main return'. The arrangements for an inquest and the funeral of the dead were also reported, as well as messages of sympathy, the fate of the pit ponies (six survivors out of the 70 or 80 ponies in the pit) and the condemnation of disparaging remarks made by some about the 'class' of some of the victims at a public meeting at the lecture hall, Dunston.

JBA/26/382

Newspaper article on the Wingate Colliery disaster, date unknown (17th October or later), reporting on the reducing of the reported death toll to 24 after the finding of Peat, Dawson, Macgonnall and Cunliffe (see JBA/26/381).

JBA/26/383

Newspaper article on the Wingate Colliery disaster, 16th October 1906, featuring an interview with the survivor, William Peat, and reporting on how he and his three comrades (see JBA/26/381+2) came upon others suffering from the effects of the afterdamp fumes, one already dead (Metcalfe) and another who quickly succumbed (Kaye). Peat then reported, that beating a retreat from said fumes,they found a 'flat' where there was pure air in which they stayed for 18 hours. Peat eventually found a wire controlling a 'signal rapper' more commonly used to signal the 'waggonway' men which he continually rapped until a rescue party arrived. A postscript from another correspondent at 1.30 in the morning reported the bringing up of five further men, all well except a Mr. Metcalfe who was 'slightly injured on the head'.

JBA/26/384

Newspaper article from the Newcastle Daily Chronicle about 'the Wingate disaster', date unknown (16th October 1921?), taking an overview of the dangers involved in mining, and relating that the Wingate colliery lies in a part of the Durham coalfield that has been victim to serious disasters in the past, although improvements in ventilation and the increased vigilance of miners and management alike have meant less occurrences in recent years, the reporter argues. The authors' argument that the coal mines are still dangerous are backed up by his contending that, of the 877,000 men or so working in United Kingdom mines, there will probably be around 1,000 which will die through an explosion or other accident annually.

JBA/26/385

Newspaper article from the Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 16th October 1921, about the 'Durham Colliery Disaster', remarking on the 29 reported deaths and the continuing rescue attempts to free those still entombed. The author remarks that although the neighbouring Seaham and Trindon Grange collieries had had gas explosions in the past, Wingate had not, although it had fallen victim to serious flooding three years previously (albeit with no loss of life). The previous conclusion that the colliery was free from the accumulation of gas, the reporter continues, has left the colliery manager W. Armstrong without an explanation as to the cause of the explosion.

JBA/26/386

Newspaper article (continuing on from JBA/26/385?) reporting the explosion and the aftermath of the Wingate Colliery Disaster, with details of those who were on the scene immediately after the explosion and as the day continued, including Robert Owen, the 'underviewer' , who arrived first, W. Armstrong, the colliery manager,who arrived 'about three o'clock in the morning', Mr. Bailes, a surveyor, T. Robson, an engineer, T. Watson of Deaf Hill colliery, J.W. Laverick of Thornley colliery, R. Wilson of Pelton Fell, W. Wilson, W.F. Hall of Haswell, H.Y. Armstrong of Newcastle, George Hornsby of Sherburn Hill, Mr. Murray of Sherburn, Simon Tait of Trindon, Donald Bain, the H.M. Inspector of Mines and Mr. Walker, the assistant inspector. Others reported present were Colonel Burdon, the owner of the Royalty, Drs. James Arthur, William Arthur and W.Gordon Russell, and Reverends R.Simpson, the vicar of Wingate, Father O'Dowd of Hutton Henry, and G.Little of Castle Eden. Herbert and Alfred Belk arrived later representing the owners. The article continues with details of the rescue attempts, the damage in the Lord and Lady pits, a list of 29 presumed dead, and the news that the first miner rescued was a Robert Hordon, a 'boy' from the Hutton seam.

JBA/26/387

Newspaper article (continuing on from JBA/26/386?) reporting on 'scenes from the surface' at the Wingate disaster site, remarking on the crowds gathered, the constables employed to keep order, the surprising 'wonderful lack of confusion', and the engagement of some of the younger men in a game of football near the 'fatal shaft'. The reporter remarks that the crowds at the site did not start to diminish until nightfall, and that despite the slowness of proceedings, there was no 'shadow of fear' about those who were being brung to the surface. The article continues with a reporting of W. Armstrong's lack of an explanation for the disaster and a report on the first miner brought up from the pit, Robert Hordon, a boy working at the pumping engine with William Coverdale in the Hutton Seam. The reporter remarks that Hordon's father, who was present when his son came to the surface, was a survivor of the Trimdon Grange explosion some twenty-five years previously. Another survivor, Thomas Ord, relates his experiences of working in the Low Main seam when the explosion occurred- not hearing the explosion, but knowing that something has happened through the 'change of wind''. Ord relates how the 'stopping' was blown out by the explosion and the 'stithe' was coming out. He continues by remarking his coming across the dead body of George Broomfield, his freeing first two men, then some more, with a man called Ridley. Finally, the reporter remarks that a T. Moffat, an electrical shot-firer from Castle Eden, was believed to be instrumental in bringing four men out from the Low Main Seam.

JBA/26/388

Newspaper article (continuing on from JBA/26/387?) reporting on the latest particulars of the Wingate disaster,as the rescue efforts continued, and two miners are rescued, Fred Parker and William Black, who report that all the miners they saw down below are uninjured and in good spirits, except for one whose 'eye is out'. The article also contains a diagram of the seams of the Lord and Lady pit, from the 5 and a quarter inch seam to the main coal seam, to the low main seam to the Hutton seam to the lowest, the Harvey seam. The article concludes with a list of previous 'explosions' in the North- at Barradon near Killingworth on the 2nd March,1860; at Walker near Newcastle on the 22nd November 1862; at Pelton Fell on the 31st October 1866; at Hartley on the 16 January 1862; at Seaham on the 25th October 1871 and the 8th September 1880; at Lumley near Fencehouses in Durham on the 14th March 1882; at Tudhoe Colliery on the 18th April 1882; at West Stanley on the 19th April 1882; at Usworth on the 2nd March 1885; at Houghton-le-Spring on the 8th June 1885; at Elemore Colliery in Durham on the 2nd December 1886; at Walker near Newcastle on the 24th October 1887; at Hebburn Colliery on the 4th November 1889; at Brancepeth pit in Durham on the 13th April 1896; at Brandon Colliery in Durham on the 15th August 1899 and at Preston Colliery in North Shields on the 16th November 1900.

JBA/26/389

A Newspaper drawing, date unknown, of the scene at the pithead during the Wingate disaster(?), showing the railway lines, the gathering of people, the Colliery itself and the place' where the rescued were brought to bank'.

JBA/26/390

A copy of the no. 5 'sinking journal', 10th July 1906, stamped as received by the mines inspector 17th July 1906, at Frizington Mines showing the constitution of the ground at different layers, with differing amounts of shale, black shale, coal, grey and light sandstone and Ironstone(?).

JBA/26/391

Letter from Johan(?) Roberts, of Great Laxey Limited, Isle of Man, to A.(sic) B. Atkinson, Inspector of Mines, 2nd October 1906, stamped as received on the 4th October by the inspector of mines, concerning the enclosing of a tracing plan and longitudinal section of a dam built 'in the 255fm (fathom?) level' of the Great Laxey Mine.(JBA/26/392) Mr. Roberts affirms the dam is watertight, although he regrets that he has been unable to work the man engine (?) to the 110 fathom (?) level as promised due to the intense heat and subsequent cooling down of the rock in the ends of the Welsh shaft. The author also remarks on the necessity of timbering and dressing down to the 70 fathom level, and the constant working on the problem by 8 men, concluding that he will do 'his utmost' to get the man engine working as quickly as possible.

JBA/26/392

Tracing plan and longitudinal section of a dam constructed by Captain Radcliffe for the Great Laxey Mine at the 255 fathom level.

JBA/26/393

Assorted notes, date unknown, relating to the use and positioning of steam pipes and coal pumps.

JBA/26/394

Illustration of mine shaft, connected to inquiry into Wingate colliery disaster (?), date unknown.

JBA/26/395

Notes on Wingate inquest, date unknown, relating to the distances between the seams after the explosion and mentioning the names of A.R. Ruegg Q.C., Arthur Mulligan, the trustee of the legal estate, a Mr. Venter and H.J. Heath of the Durham Miners Association along with other evidence.

JBA/26/396

Notes on Wingate inquest, date unknown, noting the fates of various miners dependent on their location in the mine at the time of the explosion and the use of naked lights, fans, Donald lamps etc. in various parts of the mine at the same time. The amount of water found in the pit after the explosion is also touched upon.

JBA/26/397

Notes on Wingate inquest, date unknown, listing the supposed causes of death of 23 casualties of the disaster- Joseph Grafton being listed without an accompanying cause. CO2 is listed as the determining factor in the deaths of Peter Gilchrist, James Ainsley, James Mason, Thomas Kay, Alfred George Harris, George Bayliss, Lord Bentley, Edward Hardy, William Studham and George Smith. CO is listed as the cause of death in the cases of William Hockaday, Thomas Stockdale, Thomas Metcalfe, Henry Pace, James Morrison, Thomas Bainbridge, Nat Farnworth, Patrick Dunlavey and Isaac James. George Broomfield, John Dixon and Thomas Elliott were reportedly killed by skull fractures, although the latter was found 10 days after the explosion. George Thomas Haddon, the one remaining on the list, was killed by a broken neck.

JBA/26/398

Notes on Wingate inquest,date unknown, reporting on the positions various victims were found in after the disaster, whether they were clothed or unclothed and their proximity to their lamps.

JBA/26/399

Notes on Wingate inquest, date unknown, remarking on the evidence found in the 'stable way' and given by those there at the time, suggesting the possibility of a 'shot' being fired although Haddon (Maddon?) remarked there had not been a shot fired 'on engine plane for 6 years'. The note taker (Atkinson?) concludes that it is not safe for any man to be down the pit when a shot is fired.

JBA/26/400

Notes on Wingate disaster, date unknown, continuing to assess evidence at the 5 quarter seam, reporting no signs of gas there or in the low main or in 'main coal' leading to speculation as to where it came from. The notes also remark on the presence of safety lamps, the checking of fans, the addition of new fans, the state of ventilation and no naked flames being reported along with the fate of Metcalfe and Peat.

JBA/26/401

Notes on Wingate disaster, date unknown, containing evidence provided by those who searched the mines after the explosion. The evidence included the findings of lamps and the condition of clothing of the people found in the aftermath.The evidence provided by Dr. B. Arthur referred to the injuries incurred by various miners including Maddison, Broomfield and Thomas Elliott, the final victim found with a fractured skull, smashed right shoulder, a large wound in his left side brow, his left foot cut off and a body macerated by water. The doctor puts forward the opinion that Maddison was probably the closest to the explosion when it occurred since he incurred burns to the hands, face and neck. The notes next contain evidence given by John (William?) Hill. He recounts finding the dead bodies of Isaac James, Patrick Dunlavey and George Smith among others. Hill also recalls finding John McDougall who survived the ordeal, and George Bayliss, who was alive when found but later died. James Elliott, the master waterman, recounts finding a Mr. Leonard alive and later Edward Hardy dead. James Powers, the local inspector found the bodies of George Harris, Joseph Grafton, William Hockaday, James Ainsley, Thomas Stockdale, Thomas Bainbridge, Peter Gilchrist, James Morrison, James Mason, Nat Farnworth, Thomas Kay and Maddison. The latter was found last in the stableway, with Thomas Metcalfe 4 or 5 yards away from him. The next recounted evidence was from Matthew Owen, who recalls finding Metcalfe lying dead in a refuge hole with Maddison lying in between (the?) rails. Edward Murton remarks on his being in charge of all the men in the Low Main Seam, and being below at the time of the explosion. He recalls seeing only one examiner at the cabin before the explosion. After encountering Thomas Bainbridge, who requested two men to help investigate and remarking on a 'fall' near where Maddison and Metcalfe were found, Murton recalls sending Maddison 'to the point to recall some to the hole'(?) and Bainbridge returning to his district where he found Maddison. Murton's argument is that he presumes Maddison fired a shot but that he knew that this was not permitted and he was not authorised or instructed to do so, and this could well have caused the explosion. The evidence is found to be fairly conclusive of explosives being used- 'there is every symptoms of a shot being fired'. The interviewee found Broomfield dead, and remarked that Thomas Elliott, who Murton had intended to fetch stones with pony 'and tule' (?) never got there. The explosives thought to be used were not authorised, but there was found to be some missing from the shot box after the explosion as well as a missing fuse according to a witness (?), who also remarked that Maddison had asked for the box while Murton was in the cabin. George Bailes' testimony includes the finding of a spent fuse by Maddison's body.

JBA/26/402

Notes on Wingate disaster, date unknown, including a summing up of evidence in which the writer confirms that the vast majority of evidence would seem to suggest Maddison as the perpetrator of the explosion that caused the disaster- ' all officials think explosion started at Maddison'. The author concurs, and expresses his own belief that the explosion could not have been caused by an accumulation of gas, or problems with the lamps or fans, backed up by the evidence of Clark, William Armstrong and Robert Owen.

JBA/26/403

Further notes on evidence given by survivors of and commentators on the Wingate disaster, part of the local inspectors' report, 13th September 1906. The evidence given is provided by John Partridge (?), M. Blackett, C.S.Carnes, H. McGommel and William Peat. Blackett is said to have provided very good evidence, of which none is recorded. Mr. Partridge is described as a constructor with 24 years of experience in mining. He suggests that Maddison may well have thought that the main intake was among the safest places in the mine to fire shot, although he also insists that the official in charge should have got authorization. He also recounts his experience of working at the mine as a boy leaving 18 years previously, as a deputy of the district, working under the same manager William Armstrong. Mr. Carnes remarks on the custom of dusting and keeping the main road in the Low Main seam clear. Mr McGommel recalls last seeing Thomas Metcalfe alive at 11pm and remarks that he had no work where he was found beside Maddison, while also recalling continuing work for an hour and a half after the explosion. William Peat recalls going down the pit at 8pm, and reiterates Mr McGommel's comment that Metcalfe was not working with Maddison, although he did not see him at the time. After the explosion, he and McGommel later found the dead body of Metcalfe and moved him to the refuge hole. He also reports that McGommel left him and found the bodies of Grafton and Harris. Peat also remarks that in his almost 10 years as an examiner he had never found gas in the pit.

JBA/26/404

Further notes and measurements on the Wingate disaster, date unknown, showing the depths of the seams of the pit and the positioning(?) of staples and engines on September 27th, the placement and power of the fans and the number of men in the pit seams at the time of the disaster- 26 at the five quarter main, 55 in the Low Main, 28 in Hutton and 91 in Harvey.

JBA/26/405

Small note on the number of horses and ponies in the different seams of the Wingate mine, date unknown.

JBA/26/406

An illustration of the position of the Guibal(?) fan in conjunction with the Waddell(?) and an explanation that ventilation could not be obtained until its displacement was rectified, date unknown.

JBA/26/407

A measuring of the effect of the explosion at the Wingate mine as an earthquake underground at 11.40 pm from Winter and Son, Newcastle upon Tyne, date unknown. Notes on the back request a similar reading for North Seaton from J.B.A. (Atkinson?) dated 21st November 1906.

JBA/26/408

A list of the places the now-deceased men were sent to work on the night of the Wingate explosion, date unknown. 16 were reported working in the low main Seam, 3 in the main coal seam and five in the five quarter seam. A list of the tasks they were given is included.

JBA/26/409

Composition of the top of main bark of an unknown pit(?), stamped as received by the mines inspector on the 25th July 1905. The composition includes coal, split coal, ground coal, bastard fireclay, limestone, comb(?), blacks, band and jingling post(?) and includes a Cooper-eye seam.

JBA/26/410

A collection of notes on the composition of a section of the William Pit from the Allendale Coal Company, Workington, 11th August 1905, with a specific section on the composition of the white metal seam. The main section contains varying amounts of clay, coal, dark sill, light grey metal, dark metals, light sill, light blue metal and blue metal.

JBA/26/411

A collection of notes on the composition of a section of the Buckhill Pit, Great Broughton, 11th August 1905, marked as received on 15th August 1905 with sections on seams such as the main band seam and the three quarters seam.

JBA/26/412

A collection of notes on the composition of a section of the Lowther Pit, near Great Clifton, Workington, 11th August 1905.

JBA/26/413

A collection of notes on the composition of a section of shaft at All Hallows Colliery near Cumberland by J.Master(?) Shiels, stamped as received by the mining inspector on 22nd March 1905.

JBA/26/414

Copy of letter from W.D. Blackett, mining engineer to Professor Pedson, 26th Decr (sic) 1906, stamped as received by the mining inspector 15th January 1907, referring to the Urpeth explosion and its probable causes. Mr. Blackett remarks on his sending of samples to a Mr. Clague and promises to send more. Contending that calling the incident an explosion was probably an exaggeration, the author suggests the cause was probably a Westfallite shot fired into an atmosphere containing firedamp and fresh dust, exacerbated by an immediately preceding shot ' fired within about 6 ft. at the opposite side of a narrow coal winning place in the Busty Seam.' This led to the distillation of readily flammable gases leding to deadly afterdamp with carbon monoxide leading to severe burns and asphyxiation, the deputy who fired the shot running about 16 yards before collapsing dead. The heat was not initially evident at the face where the explosion occurred, but was later sufficient to burn off hair, wrinkle up and crack off outer skin and char cloth jackets and newspapers.

JBA/26/415

Newspaper article, date unknown, by a mining correspondent on possible new fields in Cumberland that may be able to supply hematite iron ore.

JBA/26/416

Tracing of a map of Monkhill(?) mines, date unknown, showing the position of coal and iron ore deposits.

JBA/26/417

Letter from Edward Nicholson of Montagu Colliery to J.B. Atkinson, 19th September 1906, providing 'as requested' a section of sinking below Blackwell at the Caroline pit and the sinking of upcart 60 yards from the Caroline pit showing the composition of both.

JBA/26/418

A collection of notes on the composition of a section of Preston colliery, showing 'a section of strata sunk through from thill(?) of Low Main Seam to 15 and a half fathoms below Brockwell Seam' dated from 13th May 1905 to January 6th 1906 and stamped by the mine inspector 30th January 1906.

JBA/26/419

A collection of notes on a section of strata from South Medomsley colliery, stamped received by the mine inspector 3rd May 1905.

JBA/26/420

Newspaper article from the Times(?), 19th April 1905, on the completion of the Hodbarrow sea barrier, a structure designed to avoid the flooding of areas set apart by the Hodbarrow mining company to extract hematite ore. The engineers Coode, Son and Matthews constructed a solid steel underpinning to avoid the incursion of water. The article also contains an illustration of the structure showing the relative positions of the wave-breaking blocks, the limestone, the clay, the steel cut-off and the puddled core.

JBA/26/421

A collection of newspaper advertisements, date unknown, including adverts for Joseph Dixon, a cabinet and joinery works, E. Griffin, a dress goods store and R.G.W.Bradley, a builder, joiner and contractor.

JBA/26/422

A collection of notes on the composition of a section of the no. 1 bore at Oatlands by 'the Diamond Rock boring boy', stamped by the mines inspector 6th September 1905.

JBA/26/400 [?]

Letter from Robert Russell of Coltness.

Boring accounts for Point of Ayre, Isle of Man 1904 - 1907, with letter from H.A. Abbot

Notebook entitled Notes on Cores, Borings for Coal Isle of Man, by J.B. Atkinson

Notebook entitled Genesis of Hematite, Hematite in Isle of Man with letter from Robert Russell to J.B. Atkinson

Notebook containing notes re borings on the Isle of Man entitled Chandlers Trust Accounts 2nd, Ed. Notes on cover

License to bore for minerals on the Isle of Man granted to J.B. Atkinson

Evidence at the inquest into the Washington Glebe Colliery explosion

Box file containing plans re the Whitehaven explosion, 1907, Roachburn Moss inflow, 1906 and Washington Explosion, 1908

Bundle of plans showing the position of bodies found after the West Stanley explosion, and notes re the inquest

Evidence at the inquest into the accident at Wellington Pit, Whitehaven

Of correspondence and newspaper cuttings re the explosion at the Minnie Pit, North Staffs

Evidence at the inquest into the accident at the Minnie Pit, North Staffs

Bundle containing 2 notebooks of J.B. Atkinson and 2 plans of the Minnie Pit workings

Plan of the Bullhurst Seam, Minnie Pit, Podmore Hall Colliery showing the effects of the explosion

Report re the findings of the inquest re the Minnie Pit explosion by W. Walker, Inspector of Mines, including plans of the pit

Belgian Letter Patent No 137, 154 granted to Newton Kibler Bowman for a mine gate

German Letter Patent No 108, 327 granted to Newton Kibler Bowman for a mine gate

French Letter Patent, No 280, 286 granted to Newton Kibler Bowman for a mine gate

Belgian Letter Patent No 142, 841 granted to Newton Kibler Bowman for a mine door

German Letter Patent No 120, 421 granted to Newton for improvements in mine gates and extension of previous patent

Bundle of provisional and complete specifications for improvements for ventilation doors for mines

Pamphlet entitled Coal Mine Ventilation with the Canton-Automatic Trap Doors and Signals, produced by the American Mine Door Co

Re-issue of NRO 3410/JBA/47

Inventory of assets and liabilities of the American Mine Door Co

Postcards of the McKinley Monument, Ohio used as advertisements for the American Mine Door Co. 4 copies and advertisement for the Canton Mine Door

File containing correspondence, bills and circulars of J.B. Atkinson re the British Mine Door Company

Prospectus for the British Mine Door Co

Circular letters sent out by J.B.Atkinson re the British Mine Door Co and advertising automatic mine doors

Box file containing sections of strata in the lead mining areas in Northumberland, Durham, Cumberland, Westmorland and Yorkshire

Bundle of sections of strata in Northumberland pits

Section of strata in East Ardisley Colliery, Yorkshire

Accounts for borings made at Munmorah Lake and Catherine Hill Bay, Wallarah

Report entitled Mining and Quarrying re mining in the North of England, by John Boland Atkinson

Notebook re the Adertysswg Bridge, built 1903 - 1904

Plan of the Delta Collieries near Newcastle [Australia], scale 8ch: 1"

Report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry re working the thick coal seams in the Maitland-Cessnock District, New South Wales, including ground and workings plans and sections

Plan of a proposed site of a borehole, near Knockean, scale 6": 1 mile

Volume containing papers re the dangers of coal dust by J.B. Atkinson c.1932 with 3 letters re the volume, including letter from J. Keir Hardie, 23 Feb 1911, 1911 - 1932 and letters re the deposit of the book, 1963