Tue 12 Oct 1830
From John R Denyer
To Thomas Perry Esq
Wolverhampton
Information received regarding the present shippers of Iron, Cheese, etc from Shropshire. Mr Jones to proceed with survey from the Colne at Horcott near Fairford. Will send you results.
Depth of water in five of the wells at or near Kemble ascertained & Engine put to work day and night for a week from 16 to 23 Aug. Details of the water levels on 16th and 23rd set out for the five wells of Mr Gordon, Kemble; Mr Young, Kemble; Mr Morse, Kemble; Mr Day, Tarlton & Mr Ratcliff of Tarlton. The water in the engine pit fell five feet during the time.
Mr Gordon and family not residing at Kemble during the period. The other wells attached to different farms. If the Engine had any affect on the water levels would have been much greater than shown.
Presume you will have heard of a Rail Road project from Gloucester to Birmingham. Not foresee any injury to this Canal if certain not to approach nearer than Gloucester but great danger if it does so at any future period. Staff & Worcester & Worcester & Birmingham if carried into effect would prove very detrimental. I cannot learn whether it has the approbation of Government as connected with the Gloster & Berkly Canal.
Enquiries made of local nurseries regarding the Trembling Poplar by far the best for moist conditions. Plants from 3 to 4 feet high cost 30s per hundred. Great pleasure in procuring for Mr J. Perry if he wishes.
