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Name: John Hughes

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Subject: List of Foremen, etc. in the Manufactory.

Document Date: 30/01/1806

PRO Reference: Supply 5/224

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1. John Hughes started work as a Brimstone Refiner in September 1805, and in January 1806, it was noted that he had 3 months' service (Supply 5/224). He was still a Brimstone Refiner in June 1807 (Supply 5/226) and the Return in question included a note saying "when not working, allowed to watch in turn." 2. According to the entry on Supply 5/227 dated the 23rd August 1808, Mr. Hughes was employed as a Saltpetre Refiner earning 2/-d. per day, and again, "when not working extra, they are allowed to watch in turn."