In 1800 he owned the Royal Museums spar shop in Matlock Bath which, through his agent, he was to enter into dispute with Thomas Pearson concerning surrounding mines.
Tahun 1800 ia memiliki toko fluorit Royal Museum di Matlock Bath, yang mana melalui agennya ia terlibat sengketa dengan Thomas Pearson terkait tambang-tambang di sekitarnya.