Mon 24 Jan 1831
To Mr P. Richards Esq
Forwarded to 20 Lombard Street account of water taken from River Churn for supply of Canal during past year (£318 9s 9d) Subject of a reservoir for supplying Summit level. Land generally is strong Clay, chiefly belonging to the Glebe of Siddington (details as to acreage, value and ownership)
Mr Parker about to remove his carrying trade from Brooks Wharf to Hambro Wharf, Mr Mason the occupier of the former, has been making arrangements for establishing “a Fly Boat trade” as usual from his Wharf provided the Committee will put the parties on the same footing as Messrs Parker & Franklin.
