Roberts Family Collection
Item set
- Identifier
- COL49
- Title
- Roberts Family Collection
- Description
- Items associated with the family of Sir James Roberts, owner of Salts Mill and Saltaire in the early twentieth century.
- Associated person or organisation
- Additional information
- Type
Items
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H2-208.226: Baker Letters - regarding: death of pensioner; rent arrears; Hirst Wood plansPensioner Elizabeth Gregson died 29th Jan. Mrs Park from Hirst Wood cottages missed rent payment. She looks after family and old father - husband killed in war. When Hirst Wood Estate passes to Shipley Council John will have to pass over all plans.
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H2-208.227: Baker Letters - Accounts February 1921Accounts for February 2021
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H2-208.228: Baker Letters - regarding: plans of Hirst Wood EstateStill has plans of Hirst Wood Estate and waiting to pass them to Shipley Council
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H2-208.229: Baker Letters - Accounts March 1921Accounts for March 2021
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H2-208.23: Baker Letters - letter to James Roberts on land measurementsLetter to Sir James Roberts, informing him measurements of land from the bridge to the higher hirst.
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H2-208.230: Baker Letters - dispute over boundaryMidland Railway are disputing boundary between them and Mr Normingtonâ??s land. Dunn is solicitor and wants to meet.
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H2-208.231: Baker Letters - dispute over boundaryDispute between Midland Railway and Mr. Normington
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H2-208.232: Baker Letters - dispute over boundaryLand in dispute is Midland Railwayâ??s. Therefore, would Sir James be willing to refund money for this land to Mr. Normington.
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H2-208.233: Baker Letters - regarding: land on Caroline Street; allotment holders; garden rentsPassed on letters from Mr Dunn re land at corner of Caroline Street. Their architect was satisfied at time of sale and the sale to Mr. Normington was good. Bierley Union wanted names of allotment holders in front of mill. Shall he collect garden rents in June. Reply from Sir James on last sheet - pass over names to Bierley Union and collect rent
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H2-208.234: Baker Letters - Accounts April 1921Accounts for April 2021
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H2-208.235: Baker Letters - regarding: Mr. Willieâ??s graveShall he get Mr. Willieâ??s grave bedded out
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H2-208.236: Baker Letters - regarding: Hirst Lock tenants; Lloyds bank cheque;Hirst Lock tenants cannot pay rent. Lloyds bank cheque was not paid out to John so wanted it sent back as he pays out of his bank. Letter sent by Mr Hibberd.
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H2-208.237: Baker Letters - Accounts May 1921Accounts for May 2021
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H2-208.238: Baker Letters - regarding: plans and letter from surveyors of taxesPlans & letter from A T Smith, surveyors of taxes. He wants names and rents for allotment holders in Albert Road. Reply from Sir James on back - copy of letter from Sir James to Mr. Smith
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H2-208.239: Baker Letters - regarding: Reiterated given Mr Smith all he asked for.Reiterated given Mr Smith all he asked for.
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H2-208.24: Baker Letters - letter to James Roberts on received payments September 21918Statement of receipt payments during September 1918.
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H2-208.240: Baker Letters - regarding: rent arrears of allotment holders and Hirst Lock cottages; Mills need coal; food shortage; Willie's grave13 of allotment holders not paid rent & 2 Hirst Lock cottagers. Mills at stand still waiting for coal. Many people without food. Grave [Willeâ??s] all planted.
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H2-208.241: Baker Letters - Accounts June 1921Accounts for June 2021
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H2-208.242: Baker Letters - regarding: names of allotment holdersMr. Lindow has names of allotment holders
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H2-208.243: Baker Letters - regarding: rent arrears at Lower Hirst Locks2 houses at Lower Hirst Locks have again missed payments. Will mention this to Mr Lindow before transferred to council.
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