| Description | Featuring the reference initials 'AA/LMJ' this letter is addressed to Mr Baker of Brookfield House, Swinton from Mr Allison and discusses various topics relating to sample material of 'bear' picked up at Thrybergh, absence of slags at Kimberworth, the Walkers, Newton Chambers, Conisborough, Kilnhurst, the reasons why mining died out, 'Vitriol Ore', Staffordshire and Scotch Clod Coal, a paper on Early Origins at The Technical Trade Societies in the Winter, the hope to get some photos of iron castings ,ade in China A.D. 200 - 900, well wishes to Mr Baker regarding his 'confounded leg'. |