Fri 25 Jan 1839
From John R Denyer
To J Lane
Goldsmiths Hall, London
A severe and obstinate attack of influenza prevented me from visiting the traders at Cirencester. Security of cargoes on wharfs.
Apparatus for weighing Canal Boats similar to that on Kennet & Avon Canal discussed by Committee several times. Problems of forming a dock for the machinery, also expense, Company’s lack of power to affix a number on the boats for registration, presenting necessity of weighing a boat each time on its return empty. Tendency to encourage a monopoly.
Re land required for a timber yard: treble the value in money, as stated in my observations on Mr George’s letter. A very clear agreement requisite to prevent a misappropriation of the land to the injury of the wharfs and to make good dilapidation.
Mr George having paid his account has requested me to apply for the Bond he gave, which be pleased to forward to me.
We are carrying large quantities of materials along the Canal to be used in making the Cheltenham & Great Western Union Railroad.
I have sold the long disputed land at Boxwell Springs for £25 to Mr Pollard the farmer.
Mr George’s claim of conveying Forest Coal cheaper to Oxford via Bristol & Wilts & Berks Canal omitted the River Thames dues and other expenses from Abingdon to Oxford.
