Knowles Colliery Mining Agreement, 1796

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Date:19th of December 1796

Description:A transcription of this document features below:

We whose names are hereunto subscribed do agree with Thomas Heath to sink an engine pit and a bye pit at Knowles colliery for the proprietor thereof at the following prices and meashure; the engine pit to be seven foot six inches clear within the bricking at the price of thirteen shillings and sixpence per yard and the bye pit to be the same size and price to twenty yards deep each provided that they are not overpowered with an uncommon quantity of water of which T Heath will judge every part of the business to be completed to T Heath’s satisfaction before payment be made for the above business.

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