A 10-page narrative account of the Morgan Lewis sugar mill restoration project including principal areas of work carried out at each stage, from the initial survey in January 1994 up until 1999.
Nicholl's ascribes the awakening of his interest in Caribbean sugar mills to a Newcomen Society paper written by Rex Wailes on, "Windmills and steam power in Barbados". Other influences include "A Windmill in Barbados", a film shot in the 1920s at the Corbin family's Mount Pleasant mill (Barbados). The important roles of the Barbados National Trust (and especially Penelope Hynam Roach and Richard Goddard) and Nicholl's hosts, the Choate family, are also acknowledged.
Adjacent topics include: the history of milling on the island and its importance to the Barbadian economy; the end of steam-powered sugar milling on the island; the mill's listing on the World Monuments list 1996; the various local trades used in the project (including the recommissioning of an old lime kiln to supply lime mortar) as well as the rotating team of craftsmen from the Chiltern Partnership in attendance; consultation on additional restoration projects including at Six Men's plantation mill (St Peter's); a visit to view the Boiling House at the River Antoine watermill (Grenada) and another to the Essequibo River (Guyana) for timber-sourcing; meetings with the Barbadian Ministry of Education for the Amy Nicholls Mill Wall recording project; a list of 42 mill remains/mill walls visited by Nicholls for research purposes.

Folder entitled, "School Project (Proposed) - Barbados. 1995/96" containing documents, correspondence and notes relating to the Amy Nicholls Mill Competition.

Various technical drawings, sketches and plans from a variety of authors/draftsmen, all of which relating to the Morgan Lewis sugar mills. These comprise:
(1) SGB International's technical drawing for access scaffold (4 September 1997)
(2) Chiltern Partnership's drawing of Greenheart Arms (July 1996)
(3) 2 technical drawings for the Morgan Lewis Boiling House by Guy C. Grant Jr. (7 February 1995) and D.H. Weeks (27 January 1995)
(4) Copies of 2 technical drawings marked "Morgan Lewis, Survey, Elevations" (March 1971) and "Preliminary Factory Layout" (August 1972) both by Roderick Ward Associates
(5) A drawing of a Neck Plate Band by Colin Webster (undated)
(6) 10 of Nicholl's own drawings, plans and sketches for the restoration project, some of which are labelled, "sprattle beam details", "cap frame", "Nancleara [w] shaft", "spindle base", "cast steel", "footstep bearing", "collar detail", "tail tree top", "cap frame/curb details" and "elevation/section at tail beam and tail-pole outline", (those that are dated ranging from January 1994 to 22 January 1997).

Proposals for ancillary facilities on the Morgan Lewis site including payment kiosk, car-parking and picnic areas.

Stored with Nicholl's formal reports and correspondence on Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill, these research materials comprise:
(1) a photocopy of a late 18th c. to early 19th c. return listing enslaved persons working on Scawen Kenrick Gibbon's estate, the Morgan Lewis sugar plantation.
(2) a faxed copy of a page from a late 19th c. order book showing an order for "Morgan Lewis, Est Barbados" for two "vertical roll 23 ¼ x 35" in 1880 and 1881 and an order for "Windmill gear" dated 1892.
(3) a short booklet on the Morgan Lewis Sugar Windmill produced by the Barbados National Trust (undated).
(4) 5 editions of "Our Heritage", the Newsletter of the Barbados National Trust (March 1994, September 1995, June 1996, September 1997 and December 1999), all of which referencing the Morgan Lewis restoration programme.
(5) 3 newspaper/magazine clippings/copies relating to the progress of the Morgan Lewis restoration programme (1997-1998).

A 4-page report summarising the principle operations of Phase II of the restoration project. The report notes the donation of considerable resources including free shipment of equipment from the UK by Geest Line. Disappointment at having to reject some of the timber from Guyana (and consequent delays to the project) is noted. Likewise, disappointment at having to import a UK blacksmith to the project team is expressed, there being "no able blacksmith of an acceptable working age" remaining on the island despite a previously "strong tradition of superb workmanship". Allowing students from the local college's carpentry and joinery classes to join in aspects of the repairs had been a success, "and potentially of use in the ongoing repair of historical structures on the island".

The Chiltern Partnership's 44-page report on the Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill based on Nicholl's January 1994 survey.
The report describes the background to the project, the mill's location, layout and its structural condition and that of the machinery. A recommended programme of repair is provided which takes into account limitations in resources and the unique nature of the mill's machinery. Aspects of funding are also considered, including the need to secure an income stream from visitors/additional facilities but retaining the "unique atmosphere of the complex". A conditional budget/estimated costs for the total project is given, the total assessed cost being BBD 196,074.00. The report concludes with a proposed maintenance schedule and suggestions for the future development of the site.

"Remarks by David Nicholls at the Morgan Lewis Mill Celebration, December 3rd 1997" rehearsing the history of the sugar mill and its restoration programme.
The speech/transcript acknowledges the donation of the mill by Lawrence Bannister to the Barbados National Trust in 1963 and the work of Teddy Holman Clark, Eustace Corbin and Colin Webster to repair/maintain the mill up until the point at which is could be fully restored. The speech also touches on efforts to recruit and involve local craftsmen and delays to the project caused by difficulties in sourcing appropriate timber from Guyana.

A faxed copy of the agenda for WMF's grants review meeting for its watch-list of "100 Most Endangered Sites" for 1996. The press release shows Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill as one of the grant recipients, the grant being funded by WMF founding sponsor, American Express.

Nicholl's letter clarifies working arrangements such as an early start to the working day (6.30 - 7.00 am), arrangements for accommodation and the tax treatment and payment of salaries.

Letter to Nicholls from David Pym regarding the possible supply of a rum still for the Morgan Lewis sugar mill by John Dore & Co Ltd, Surrey ("engineers and suppliers to the distillation industry"). A brochure and photograph of their fire-heated rum still is enclosed.

Invoice for £7,000.00 from SGB International for the shipment of scaffolding for the Morgan Lewis sugar mill restoration project from Southampton to Barbados.

Diary entries detailing 1969 trip, as well as letters to and from home.