| Title | Correspondence relating to Bangor and Llanberis Railway between Wm. Dew, Wm. Bell (Parliamentary Agent), Col. E.G.D.Pennant, London and North Western Railway (per Charles Mason and James Blenkinsop at Euston). Richard Moon and Henry Dewes, etc. Includes refs to : the proposed Bill for a Bangor & Llanberis Railway; directors and shares; likely opposition to the Bill by the Carnarvon & Llanberis Railway; endorsement by Col. Pennant of the advantages of the proposed line; likewise by the L. & N.W.R.; objections to the Nantlle Bill; L. & N.W.R. not willing to offer cash support; failure of the Bill to pass the Standing Orders Committee; the opposition of "Captain Duff" (Assheton-Smith of Vaynol?) waning enthusiasm on the part of the promoters; decision to abandon the Bill for the current session to avoid further expense; notices of opposition; supplementary causes to the Bill re transit of slate from Penrhyn Quarry; repeated please for compensation addressed to the L. & N.W.R.; final abandonment of the Bill; etc. |