Thu 20 Oct 1836
From John R Denyer
To W P Richards
8 Wellington Street, Strand
The Thames Commissioers are due to repair the Medley Gates.
Mr Jones due to report progress in Mr Gordon’s meadow.
Surprise that late rains have had so little effects on the springs.
Effect of advance in prices, discontinuance of drawbacks etc on coal trade where Staffordshire coal has been conveyed through the Canal.
Because of scarcity of water in Summer in River Severn, boats obliged to trade elsewhere, Company should not alter their tonnage on Staffordshire coal.
Re Forest of Dean coal trade to Oxford, Company should take price to consumer as their guide re tonnage. Comparison of coal trade and prices at various places, Oxford, Radcot, Longcot, Farringdon.
Newspaper forwarded containing Resolution and particulars of first meeting of Cheltenham etc Railroad. Ranging poles for setting out line advanced as far as Stroud from Cheltenham.
Mr Gordon not to be paid £7500 until entry to his land.
