Tue 24 May 1831
From John R Denyer
To Mr P. Richards Esq
London
No boats can be allowed to pass until repairs completed. Time for stopping Canal being a fortnight from Whit Monday. Assure Committee every exertion to be made to complete, employing workmen 14 hours per day.
The Stroud Canal (contrary to their first intention) is stopped till 6th Jun.
Must be a mistake regarding Wilts & Berks Canal having been assured their stoppage would be for a fortnight.
Everything will be done consistent with the stability of the repairs, to meet the wishes of the Committee though next to impossible to open the Canal before 6th Jun, & unless the Stroud could do so, the utility would be none.
