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Biography:

1. Nathaniel Attridge was employed as a Labourer in the Engineers' Department, at 1/6d per day. Between August and September 1790, he worked within the Manufactory, with his wages submitted by William Spry, Colonel Commanding the Royal Engineers, and paid by the Storekeeper, James Wright. He signed for his pay with a cross (WASC 1382). 2. In Returns dated April to June 1791 and the 31st January 1792, Nathaniel's employment was described as "grinding saltpetre, charcoal and brimstone." with a wage of 1/6d per day. 3. A Return of Employees dated the 31st July 1792 (Supply 5/216) indicated that he was working in the Corning Houses, and this was also the case in September, 1792 (Supply 5/216).