Tue 14 Sep 1830
To Mr P. Richards Esq
Wellington Street, London
Third rail road in Forest of Dean proposed. Notice in Gloucester Journal. Parties have purchased all private property through which propose to run. Existing rail roads alarmed. As for the Canal it must tend to do good by bringing a greater quantity of the Treasures of the Forest into the market.
Matter of importance to obtain set of gauging rods for gauging boats. If not provided with a set they could easily be got from makers through the Grand Junction Canal Co. who would also instruct on their use. Recommend a trial of their use.
