Mon 6 Dec 1830
From John R Denyer
To Thomas Perry Esq
Sorry to perceive Mr J. Perry met with an accident but happy he is fast recovering.
Enclose report of Mr Jones on practicality of bringing water from the Colne near Horcutt to supply Summit level of T&S Canal, & enclose sketch of the Country mentioned by Mr Jones, which in conjunction with Rudges Map will elucidate the subject.
Have mentioned to Mr Parker your remarks on Shropshire Iron going to London via T&S Canal. Have had several quantities of Cheese from Shrewsbury & understand the Iron Masters had promised to try this conveyance for the present quarter for their Hoop & Sheet Iron but only one lot has passed. The Boats ought not to shift their cargos but convey them throughout but this cannot be effected until the same parties are also concerned throughout.
Mr Parker confining himself to the Thames as far as Abingdon when Franklin takes from & delivers to him this Mr Parker does to avoid partnership.
(Discussion on method of construction & reinforcement of lock gates to protect from damage by boats’ stems)
Expect sale of Newport Coal to increase along the Canal but understand the price is ruinous to the shipper so that alterations in the trade are being put into effect.
