Sat 12 Dec 1829
From John R Denyer
To Richard Parker
Witney, Oxon

Summary

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I never “did charge or offer” at the rates stated. Mr Lucy applied for reduction of tonnage on Oats from Gloucester to Oxford & stated likely to load back vessels with Corn to supply of their mills at Stratford & Birmingham. Being informed such Corn would be charged at only 3s a ton, less than half parliamentary rate, he was perfectly satisfied. This was mistake. Full rate for Corn is 3s per ton per mile.
Object the Company had in mind when induced to lower their tonnage on heavy articles was to enable carriers to convey lighter articles with them, paying to both parties a higher rate.
Mr George’s boat Ann, T. Sisom, leaves this day with 395 Sacks of Oats for Oxford.

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