Biography:
1. Thomas Robinson was working as a Labourer in the "Engineers' Dept. Established" earning 1/6d per day, with "one day extra allowed per week agreeable to the Board's Order dated the 12th March, 1801." (Supply 5/222 dated the 8th May 1804).
2. Supply 5/226 dated the 18th June 1807, recorded that Thomas was employed as a Millman at 2/3d per day and that he was allowed 3d per night when on duty.
3. According to Supply 5/227 dated the 23rd August 1808, Mr. Robinson was now employed as a Punt Man earning 2/-d per day, and he was allowed to watch in turn.
4. List of Employees dated the 29th August 1812 (Supply 5/229) stated that Thomas was now a Saltpetre Refiner who earned 2/8d per day, and in addition, when not working extra, he was allowed to watch in turn.
5. Supply 5/230 dated the 13th February 1814, confirmed that Mr. Robinson was employed as a Millman. He then earned 3/-d per day with an additional 6d per night when on duty.
