The file consists of correspondence between the Engineer to the Humber Conservancy Board (Arthur Ernest Butterfield) , W. M. Stickney and Sons (Land Agent and Valuer) of Hull, and Andrew Marvel Jackson (Solicitor to the Humber Conservancy Board). The subject matter is remedial works and the protection of the bank and groynes at Broomfleet Island, and maintenance work on the farm.

Also discussed within the file are legal issues surrounding whether a public right of way exists for the use of Broomfleet Road and Footpath. This includes correspondence with various parties, including discussion surrounding a document called the Wallingfen Award, believed to be held at the East Riding County Council Offices in Beverley, which it was expected would resolve the legal issues raised.