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John Cochran, but the consideration of this motion
was deferred till next meeting which is to be called
for the express purpose on this day sennight at
7 oClock evening.
Thomas Malcom Dn

Dundee 9th December 1823
At a meeting of the Trade held this day for the
consideration of the motion ^at last meeting^ made by Mr David Miln
for an allowance of One pound to John Cochran
he stated that he did not mean the allowance to be
given as a right, but merely as a free donation for the
temporary relief of Cochran; the motion not having been
seconded was lost without a division.
An application having been made on behalf of Stewart
Duncan for a pair of shoes ^for herself^ and a plaiding Jacket for her
mother, the Boxmaster was authorised to pay for the same
out of the funds of the Trade.
Thomas Malcom Dn

Dundee 17 Decemr. 1823
At a meeting of the Council of the
Trade –
Present
Deacon Malcom
James Strachan B M
[?] Deacon Beawston
Thomas Peter
It was stated that several panes of glass in
the Windows of Geo Watsons house during the
repairs of the chimney tops; ~and~ that part
of the roof had been neglected by the Slaters
to be repaired; and that one of the doors of the
Garrets was down. – The meeting directed the
Deacon and Boxmaster to request Messrs