Statement and scheme for reconstruction
Original paper handwritten document relating to the Salt family business
Original paper handwritten document relating to the Salt family business. The document sets out the details of the proposed takeover of Salts Mill and Saltaire village by a consortium of four Bradford businessmen: Isaac Smith, John Rhodes, John Maddocks and James Roberts.
The document outlines the will of the the late Sir Titus Salt, describes the capital structure of Sir Titus Salt Bart. Sons and Co. Ltd. It also the describes the incorporation of the firm as a limited company and its recent decision to apply for voluntary liquidation. It finally outlines the proposed takeover by the consortium.
A detailed intepretation of the document by local historian David King is available in item A1-125.
A copy, typewritten version of the same document is available in the Denys Salt Collection as item 2018.36.3
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