Wed 31 Oct 1838
From John R Denyer
To W P Richards
8 Wellington Street, Strand
Heavy rain made arrangements for stoppage of Canal unnecessary. Services of Engine to
be dispensed with for season.
Survey of line for Cheltenham & Great Western Railway, from Kemble towards Chalford. Cirencester to Kemble to be completed in 16 months, Minety to Junction with the Great Western near Swindon for middle of November.
Grand Junction Canal has been nearly at a stand for water, throwing some goods into hands of Commercial Carrying Co for conveyance this way. The wine arrived today. Mason a poor figure in the Fly trade.