Biography:
1. Thomas Griffin was employed as a Millman earning 3/-d per day, with an additional 6d per night when on duty (Supply 5/230 dated the 13th February 1814).
2. A Return of Employees dated the 25th June 1818 (Supply 5/231 and WO54/524) recorded that Thomas was then employed as a Saltpetre Refiner, and that he was a married man of 27 with 2 children, living in Enfield. This Return stated that he only earned 2/4d per day, but confirmed that he was allowed to watch in turn, for which he then received 1/-d per night.
3. The Establishment was reduced in numbers in September 1818 as a result of peace in Europe and, therefore, a reduction in the production of gunpowder was made. In a letter dated September 1818 (Supply 5/231) it was stated "We respectfully beg leave to add the names and stations of those persons whom it will be necessary to discharge in consequence of this arrangement.", and Mr. Griffin's name was included on that list.
