Letter from John R Denyer to J Lane, Goldsmiths Hall, London, Fri 14 Dec 1838

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Fri 14 Dec 1838
From John R Denyer
To J Lane
Goldsmiths Hall, London

Summary

Cost of conveying coal via Bristol and Wilts & Berks Canal not available. Forest Coal, 8/10ths of trade, cost given by Mr George, cannot be conveyed more cheaply than by T&S.
Dock gates have been put in order.
Man at Kempsford given notice to quit the house in June. He seems willing to begin the weekly system when agreeable to the Committee.
Six permanent shafts for the railroad tunnel through Sapperton Hill begun, cost £1800.
Is there any occasion for using the term “Boat or other Vessel” in the Bye Laws, would not “Vessel” do?

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