Mon 29 Mar 1830
From John R Denyer
To J S Salt
London
Accident occurred last week on Stroud Canal. Will very materially lessen T&S dividend in Apr. A pair of the lower gates of one of the locks knocked completely down by two small Canal Boats running against them. About a month to reinstate them. Been with Mr Hawker and offered any assistance in Carpenters, etc.
Note received from Mrs Jones requesting defer journey to Wharf as Mr C. Jones very ill and nearly blind.
Canal likely to soon feel effects of present extraordinary dry season &, unless soon have considerable quantity of rain, the springs will have receded too far to derive any benefit.
