Correspondence, miscellaneous legal papers and reports of Dundee Town Council, relating to the extension of the Dundee and Newtyle line to Dundee Harbour and to the Nether Mill, 1829-1844. Mentions James Sime surveyor, and James Leslie civil engineer.
Memorial of Magistrates and "Interim Managers" for the Burgh of Dundee, in reference to action brought against them by Trustees of Dundee Harbour regarding ownership of a "valuable" piece of land gained from the Tay estuary by embankment.
Minutes of meetings of the Directors, and of Special General Meetings, particularly concerning negotiations between Dundee and Newtyle Railway Co. and Dundee and Perth Railway Co, mentioning James Leslie civil engineer and James Black architect.
Miscellaneous correspondence, some relating to legal matters, including the Saunders case,* and to plans of the Newtyle and Glammiss Railway Co. Correspondents include Hugh Robertson, architect.
Documents relating to accidents and safety on the Harbour Branch of the Dundee and Newtyle Railway Co, especially regarding two accidents, one fatal leading to action by Peter Stratherne against the Dundee and Newtyle Railway Co. Includes report by Gen...
[Loose lying.] Miscellaneous papers relating to the acquisition of land by the Scottish North Eastern Railway Company for the construction of the Dundee and Forfar Railway.