The author details how a parcel was incorrectly handled, having been received at Ferryhill and offloaded at Durham "without a Way Bill", a significant procedural error. For a parcel to be sent without one was a serious mistake that could lead to it being lost or delayed, necessitating a formal written explanation like this one.
The "1878 North Eastern Railway Newcastle Parcel Office Central Station Memo" would be ideal for individuals with a genuine interest in railway memorabilia or for those seeking a unique historical memento of the Newcastle Parcel Office.
