Letters re proposed bridge across River Blyth between C.E. Baldwin, Blyth Harbour Commission, Blyth and various companies

From C.E. Baldwin to J Watt Sandeman & Son, Newcastle, requesting estimates for amended bridge scheme. Letter from C.E. Baldwin to Dees & Thompson, Newcastle upon Tyne, requesting procedure to lodge a Private Bill and cost (œ500 – œ600?). Letter to W. Warham of Ashington Coal Company stating it was uneconomical to provide ferry accommodation for cart traffic. Reply to C.E. Baldwin from R. Warham requesting assistance from interested parties. Reply to C.E. Baldwin from J Watt Sandeman confirming instruction of Dees & Thompson to proceed with the Bill for the new proposed bridge and also regarding position of approach roads. Letter from G.D.M. Glashan to C.E. Baldwin enclosing schedule of owners & occupiers of land within the lines of deviation for proposed new bridge. Schedule showing previous letter to Dees & Thompson from C.E. Baldwin re new Bill and ship owners joining them saying Local Authorities should construct bridge.