Mon 31 Oct 1831
From John R Denyer
To C. Jones
Siddington
Will try to muster old stuff for posts and rails. Stopping Canal for removing mud etc from reservoir cannot be done before May (unless it can be done during stoppage for frost) – stopping the Canal during the very best period for carrying on the Trade must be nothing short of madness. Last Saturday orders given for 2000 tons coal to be sent as fast as possible to Oxford, Tadpole & Radcot Wharfs, & corn trade from Gloucester also expect to be brisk.
Obstruction at Riching’s Quarry must be removed as soon as possible without injuring navigation.
Unable to give you answer regarding the Tithe. Watchmen house rent free, they do not consider themselves subject to payment of tax or rates, particularly as occupier derives all benefit from produce. But opinion & directions on it must be taken from the Company.
If old heels from Wilmoreway will do for repair of T Pash’s house, Luke might work at it during Winter.
