Box 4

  • Reference
    • GB 427 DBA/4
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1770-1789
  • Physical Description
    • 1.25 linear feet

Scope and Content

Land purchases for the Canal at Appleton, Ashmore, Dunham, Grappenhall, Halton, Knot Mill, Lymm, Norton, Preston-on-the-Hill, Runcorn and Stockton Heath. Also annuities paid and a description of the audits at Worsley, legal opinions on the Duke's powers under the various Acts of Parliament, and a 1772 petition from the miners at Worsley for their wages.