1814-1866
Gloucestershire Archives D1180/9/2
Letters written by various Company Clerks between 1814 and 1866
continued from previous page
Charge for tonnage on wheat to Dudbridge will be 1s 6d per ton and you may export the same weight of flour free of charge.
Charge for tonnage on bricks will in future be the same as present rate on goods, 1s 4d per ton to Ebley
Notice of general half yearly meeting of Proprietors on 23rd October, for insertion in newspapers
Advertisement for the post of surveyor, salary £70 with rent-free house, for insertion in newspapers
Request to insert advertisement [for post of surveyor] in the Herald
The committee turns down your request to stay in your cottage at Stonehouse Wharf until midsummer
The committee will not allow a reduction on charge on coal brought up the G&B Canal to Stonehouse.
How much salt do you expect to send up the canal annually? We charge 8d per ton on salt.
Notice of general half yearly meeting of the Proprietors on 22nd April, for insertion in newspapers.
We will charge 1/2d per ton per mile on salt brought to Purton on the North Wilts Canal if Thames & Severn Canal Co do the same.
Sum of 1s must be paid immediately for the land provided to you.
Thames & Severn Canal Co will lower tonnage on salt to Purton. Our charge will be 4p per ton.
Unless you pay the 1s owing, proceedings will be taken in the County Court.
Your men are leaving the crane at Dudbridge. Please get them back to work tomorrow.
Notice of special general meeting on 21 June for insertion in newspapers
Will crane be ready for use on Monday? Mr Clayton wants to collect his wood from Dudbridge Wharf
Length of chain for drawing wood under crane should be 35ft of ½ins iron
Committee feel crane is not equal to the work it was intended to perform. Account deferred until tested.
Committee would be grateful if you would superintend the testing of our new crane on 20th Sept
Crane needs to be capable of lifting 8 tons. Oak shaft bends and shakes when loaded with 5 tons
Trial of crane fixed for 20th Sept. Spindle does not allow crane to turn when loaded.
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 27th October
Toll for stone from Bristol Street Wharf to Dudbridge will be 10d per ton
From 31st March you will be charged 1s per ton for flour exported in excess of wheat imported.
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 26th April
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 15th and 22nd
Draw down water from Whitminster Lock to the Junction during Whitsun week so we can repair lock gates
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 25th October
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 15th and 22nd
Tonnage for Newport coal to Cirencester via Framilode would be 16s 3d per ton. Continued …
Committee do not see sufficient ground for any reduction on the tonnage of coals to Cirencester
Committee do not see sufficient ground for any reduction on the tonnage of coals to Cirencester
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 25th April
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 14th and 21st
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 24th October
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 13th and 20th
Committee give you notice to clear the part of the wharf at Dudbridge in your occupation by 25th December
Re tariffs for coal to Cirencester, Committee beg to decline deciding on the subject at present
Terms on which a drawback is allowed on coals to Brimscombe and forwarded by GWR beyond Kemble.
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 24th April
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 13th and 20th
Owner of land crossed by Bristol & Gloucester Railway over canal at Stonehouse needs gates fitted as agreed
Bridge cannot be said to be complete without fences to be made by you with two gates across towpath
Committee will allow you 1s per ton drawback on coals landed at Stonehouse and carried by GWR beyond the Minety Station [first station beyond Kemble on way to Swindon]
Committee approve appointment of Nathaniel Hamlet as Gatekeeper at Junction. Please approve the enclosed list of Duties for the Stroudwater Navigation
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 23rd October
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 12th and 19th
Notice of Special General Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 18th December
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 7th
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 23rd April
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 12th and 19th
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 29th October
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 18th and 25th
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 21st April
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 10th and 17th
Committee do not see any fresh circumstances to induce them to alter their previous decision
Notice of General Meeting on 19 October
Mr Driver thinks the stop gate at Framilode is quite efficient for the purpose intended
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 27th April
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 16th and 23rd
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 26th October
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 15th and 22nd
Vessels going down loaded will be given a printed pass. Keep and send to Mr Burbidge, unless going to Framilode, when give back to master. Unloaded vessels can have a written pass still
Similar letter to 220
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Tuesday 25th April
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 15th and 22nd
Notice of General Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 14th June
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 3rd and 10th
Will meet you re your letter of 6th during annual tour of inspection on Wednesday 16th August
Will meet you re your letter of 6th during annual tour of inspection on Wednesday 16th August
Bill for carriage of crane from Birmingham must be mistake as came marked "Carriage Paid"""
Committee cannot waive requirement for a signed Letter of Lieu in you favour.
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 25th October
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 14th and 21st
Time to send your small amount of £3 5s 7d
All loaded vessels leaving Navigation at the Junction or Framilode to be inspected as for incoming vessels
All loaded vessels leaving Navigation at the Junction or Framilode to be inspected as for incoming vessels
Down tickets from Wallbridge have 4 digit number, up tickets from Framilode have 5 digit numbers. Up tickets to be forwarded to Mr Burbidge at Framilode. Any cargo not recorded on down ticket to be recorded and sent to me, with names of parties by whom flour is sent.
Enclosing list of tonnages for tar and other goods. No charge for boats coming up empty.
As you have not attended committee meetings for 3 months you have vacated your seat
Enclosing list of tonnages for salt. Salt sent to Stroud Wharf and beyond will need to pay T&S Canal tolls
Vessels have been unloading on the T&S Canal without the tickets being cleared out at Wallbridge
Committee noted receipt of letter of 4th in its minutes
Committee will return all tonnage charged on coal donated to the Relief fund for the Poor of Stroud
Your letter of 28th will be placed before committee when they meet on 14th
Requesting balance of account
Committee object to extending credit except to the owners of vessels
Charge for goods or tar from Stroud Gas Works to Framilode is 1s 6d per ton
Chain and hook for crane you installed was not charged at proper time by Midland Railway. Please send stamps for 3s 3d so we can pay Holmes and Co
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 25th April
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 14th and 21st
Not in my power to give credit to Mr Mills. Have placed the 5 tons of timber to your account.
Corrected account including cargo of Shamrock on March 7th. PS Need certificates of Midland Railway
Tonnage for stone from Cricklade to Stonehouse is 2d per ton
You are exporting more flour that wheat is being imported. Surplus flour will be charged tonnage
You are exporting more flour that wheat is being imported. Surplus flour will be charged tonnage
Your letter will be submitted to the committee on 13th June
Only committee can change tonnage rate. Your letter will be before them when they meet on June 1st
Tonnage for sleepers will be 6d per ton
Company cannot compound for tonnage at fixed rate by the year or reduce tonnage to Ryeford Mill
Stroudwater Navigation Co do not intend to join the Canal Companies Association
Committee consider last arrangement re tonnage for coal to be final
Aurora registered to G Nurse jnr of Dudbridge. Venus and Free Trader have not been registered at Customs House
Letter of 9th resulted in [unstated] resolution by committee. When will your inspection take place?
Sleepers of yours have been on the wharf at Wallbridge for some time. Wharfage of 3d per ton charged
Proposition from inhabitants of Saul for replacement of Walk Bridge placed before committee
Committee will allow 6d per ton drawback on coal from Forest of Dean and South Wales
Committee will allow 4d per ton drawback on coal from Forest of Dean and South Wales to Dudbridge
Committee thank you for permission to erect a wall on your land at Lodgemore
Committee resolved "that you be informed that provided"""
Will Gloucester & Berkeley Canal Co consent to the replacement of Walk Bridge by a swing bridge?
Enclosing copy of Mr Clegram's response on replacement of Walk Bridge (Copy not recorded)
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 24th October
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 13th and 20th
Enclosing copy of committee's resolution re Walk Bridge.
As you are beyond your credit limit I cannot pass your vessel until £3 9s 10d is paid on 43 tons to Dudbridge
Asking for £15 15s 10d to settle account re amount of flour exported against wheat imported
Stroudwater Navigation Committee require 3 doz Port and 3 doz Wine of the usual quality
Committee expect to be paid for exported flour
Committee do not allow price of shares to be disclosed to non-shareholders
Claiming expenses for damage done to one of the five locks by Fanny
Committee require tonnage due for last two quarters on your account
In Sept 1854 a share was sold at £300 but the present value unlikely to exceed £250
Tickets for Stroud and beyond are payable at time of clearing. I will refuse passing vessels unless ticket paid
I hereby give you due notice not to trespass on the tow path with your horse
Stoppage of canal is postponed until after next committee meeting
Master of Joseph William erroneously claimed he was carrying 650ft of timber when loaded with 867ft. G&B Canal accept error made through a mistake of your daughter so will not impose fine of £2 per ton this time
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 23rd April
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 12th and 19th
Mr Hawker disclaims having informed you of tonnage of 6d on excess flour. I must charge you full amount
Act requires old tickets for shares be produced before new ones issued
Stating requirement to produce tickets, probate, etc before dividends on shares can be paid
Shares 18, 19 and 101 owned by your late father were held in joint names (18 & 19) and singly (101)
Enclosing copy of committee resolution re liebye at the mill.
Unless account is paid by 7th July proceeding will be taken under your guarantee to this company
Your friendly letter of 9th re T&S Canal will meet every attention from the committee
Enclosing copy of committee resolution to refuse credit at end of quarter unless he pays his bills regularly.
Discussion of Miss Eliza Ford's shares delayed until next Committee meeting. Do you want probate back?
Mr Croome, our professional adviser, will contact you after our next Committee Meeting
Enclosing copy of committee resolution approving improvements made at Ryeford.
Committee require charge of 2s for a Night Let Pass from this date
Cannot forward map requested until after committee meeting on 22nd
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 22nd October
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 11th and 18th
Enclosing copy of committee resolution on willingness to supply requested map.
I intend to appeal against my tax assessment as my salary as Clerk is only £100
Cannot send information requested until after committee meeting on 17th
As sole surviving Trustee you can transfer you share to any person
Thinking coal sent up to Lechlade was from the Forest I charged you 3d per ton, but for coal from the railway at Stonehouse the charge should have been 6d per ton
Enclosing copy of committee resolution on coal carried from Midland Railway at Stonehouse. Please see your Captain is aware of the need for a correctly made out ticket from this office
Enclosing copy of committee resolution on coal carried from Midland Railway at Stonehouse
Dudbridge Wharf is included in the 9d rate of tonnage
In March 1855 4 shares sold by auction, 2 for £270, 1 for £274 and 1 for £276. Enclosing copy of advertisement
Enclosing copy of committee resolution and Mr Cole's letter
Enclosing copy of committee resolution about reduction of tonnage
Enclosing receipt for £44. I have no power to make abatements such as the 4d you have deducted
The toll on iron ore through the Stroudwater is 4d per ton
I will place the matter of the tickets before the committee next Wednesday at 12pm, If you wish to be there
Enclosing copy of committee resolution re carriage of Iron Ore from Seend via Wallbridge.
New ticket cannot be issued, though you could transfer the share to a friend who would resell it to you
There is a precedent for the method suggested to Mr Harford, last April for Mr Fryer of Stroud
Traders with let pass must not go beyond certain point. Mr G Nurse should not have been allowed past Ebley
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 22nd April
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 11th and 18th
Cannot admit deduction of 3d for coals sent to Lechlade, as stated in my letter of 26th Dec
Your letters were shown to committee, who require you pay the balance of your account, £1 2s 6d
Committee will allow you £1 for the grate "to be considered the property of the Company"""
Notice of a Special General Meeting of Proprietors to be held Wednesday 22nd July
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 4th, 11th and 18th
Mr Croome has made out 6 shares previously owned by Mrs F A Shaw in your name, awaiting signature
You must sign in person for your shares. If you send written authority I will have dividends ready for you
Rate for cannon on Stroudwater Canal is 6d per ton. I am not acquainted with rates on other canals for cannon.
Committee require you remove pen on Stonehouse Wharf previously owned by Job Blick within 14 days
Committee meeting you are requested to attend will be held tomorrow
Carts cannot enter wharfs after gates closed. Your timber wagon drivers threatened to pull gates down.
Royal Oak passed down without ticket. Butt gave Davis money for tonnage. Do not allow such irregularities
Your account overdue, and you owe 2s for the last four years rent on the grounds on which wall built
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Propietors to be held Friday 23rd October
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 10th and 17th
Ann claimed to have 14 tons on, when she had 20 tons. Pay difference. Next time fine will be £2 per ton
Herewith account, to which added 9 tons on Ellen on Oct 10th. Next time fine will be £2 per ton
Enclosing copy of committee resolution to allow up to half of imported timber to be carried back as converted timber free of tonnage.
Enclosing copy of committee resolution re complaint of vessel obstructing swing bridge at Gas Works
Committee will not allow account to exceed £250 after one month - tickets must be paid on clearing out
Solicitors need to see will of C Ballinger under which share dividends are being paid to you
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Friday 23rd April
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 10th and 17th
Will take opinion of Committee re charge for cargo of wheat sent to Gloucester in the George
Enclosing copy of committee resolution refusing to adjustment of tarrifs.
Enclosing copy of committee resolution re charge for 200 sacks of wheat sent to Mr Hadley
Drawback on coals sent to Cirencester will be 2d providing you carry 5000 tons per annum
Unless you remove timber and timber wagons from Stonehouse Wharf you will be charged wharfage
Bill for repairing towpath from Gas Works to Dudbridge after laying new pipes will be £3 2s 0d
Complaining of customs requiring goods from France to be transhipped at Junction even though vessel was specifically built to take cargo to Ryeford Mills. Committee request that privilege to unload corn on the G&B Canal be extended to the Stroudwater.
The vessel with the corn for Ryeford Mills was owned by Messrs Ford. We made application, though not carriers, on behalf of all traders wishing to import foreign grain to Ryeford, Dudbridge, Lodgemore or Wallbridge wharves
Committee resolved that "they cannot suggest any one spot better than the Junction as now used"""
Committee do not see their way to make alterations requested to Eastington Lock to allow vessel through
Will only be entitled to a 2d drawback on coal to Cirencester if over 5000 tons a year, not 1000 as requested
May make pen between garden wall and boundary wall at back of Dudbridge Wharf
Letter to be placed before committee unlikely to change decision to require 5000 tons before drawback
Objecting to statements made in your letter. Only ever charged 6d a ton for coals to Cirencester
Captain of Elizabeth misused Foundry Lock on Aug 31st. Fine of 10s not paid. Failure to pay will be £10 fine
Committee refuse to depart from former resolution, and object to extend credit. Pay account herewith.
Cheque for £5 received. Refusal of credit extension no reflection on you respectability or credit
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Thursday 21st October
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 9th and 16th
Should ticket be lost Executor must make statutory declaration in following form
Coal brought up the canal cannot be put against flour taken down canal. 1s per ton for excess of flour
Committee resolved that proposition of Messrs Ford be acceded to
Unless you pay £51 19s 5d within one month I must not pass any vessel of yours without payment at the time
As notice of closure has already been sent to traders we cannot change date from 9th to 16th May
Cannot pass Dispatch: cannot allow more that a Quarter's credit. You have ignored my demands
Probate of C Ballinger's will must be placed before Committee before dividend on shares is paid
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Tuesday 26th April
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 16th and 23rd
As charge is based on distance I cannot give you tonnage rates until I know where your voyage starts and ends
As we have not fixed rate for charges from Stonehouse, I must await Committee meeting decision
Sand from Framilode 4d per ton, stone 6d per ton. Stonehouse rates the same. General goods 8d per ton
Committee will allow you £3 for putting up a proper Fence on Dudbridge Wharf
Remove old iron and timber from towing path by your mill within 3 months and cut 6ins off quoin of your mill as agreed
Remove dirt and lime brought by rail to Wallbridge Wharf by Thursday or you will be charged 10s per day
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Tuesday 25th October
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 15th and 22nd
Requesting settlement of tonnage account and one year's rent
Charge of £9 2s 6d for excess of flour exported over wheat imported can only be refunded by Committee
As annual imports exceed exports the charge for last quarter will not be pressed
Surprised at Official letter demanding £1 4s 0d Land Tax. I have had not notice of this. We always pay on time
Land Tax demand surprised me. Why were we not given notice before being declared defaulting?
Notice of Special General Meeting of Proprietors to elect successor to J Croome on Tuesday 15th November
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 5th and 12th
Notice of Special General Meeting to make bye-law re goods left on wharves on Tuesday 5th December
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 10th and 17th November
Apologising for inconvenience to parishioners caused by repairs to bridge at Framilode
Your cheque for £2 10s 0d bounced after I gave the captain of William 7s change for it
Let Messrs Ford's vessels pass, entering cargoes on tickets and returning them to me until further notice
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Thursday 26th April
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 14th and 21st
Detailing resolution following appearance of Aaron Ford before committee. Wheat from above Brimscombe to Framilode at 4d per ton, provided none by rail
Enclosing committee resolution re taking water from canal to feed boiler at Lodgemore Mill
Unless your poles removed from Wallbridge wharf within 3 days you will be charged 2s 6d per day
Enclosing committee resolution re letter of 27th April
Has Ezra Wheeler's conduct in your employment been deserving of our pecuniary assistance?
Enclosing committee resolution re letter of 7th July. In future Vitriol must be recorded as goods not manure
I can only attend the Canal Association meeting in a private capacity on Thursday as committee not met
Cannot invoke agreement of 8 May until annual returns exceed 500 tons, so 92 tons have 2d surcharge
Enclosing account with 2d surcharge deducted. Export of excess flour remains open till next year
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Thursday 25th October
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 13th and 20th
Unless stone on Stonehouse Wharf is removed within 3 days you will be charge 2s 6d per day
Unless stone on Stonehouse Wharf is removed within 3 days you will be charge 2s 6d per day
Your brother Col. Wedgewood owned 2 shares, valued at £300. They can be sold privately or by public auction
Continuation of 274, detailing how to get shares assigned to executors
Authority you sent did not enable Mr Gregory to represent Mrs Mullings. Form should be as follows.
Share 154 and dividends cannot be reassigned until proper authority received
Continuation of 275, explaining why committee insisted on proper authorisation
Enclosing copy of committee resolution re letter of 8th Nov proposing exchange of lands at the Junction.
Committee ask that mud accumulating above the Whitminster feeder be removed
Re receipt of will of Col. Wedgewood. Need tickets or titles of shares to place before committee
Continuation of 276
Cannot tell you exact day canal was closed by frost. Ice boat tried to get boats through for a month or so
Stone from your barge Mary Ann placed under crane so as to obstruct road. Men insolent. Fine is 5s
Re 21st June 1859 resolution company will allow you £3 when you put up a proper fence on Dudbridge Wharf
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Thursday 25th April
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 13th and 20th
Committee always makes repairs as soon as possible. Will place your letter before committee.
The Stroudwater Navigation is open
Enclosing copy of committee resolution in response to your statement in your letter of 10th May that "it is unfortunately too clear that your people have no concern for anything but there own local trade""."
Unless you remove road stone from Dudbridge Wharf in 3 working days you will be charged 2s 6d per day
Repair fences so that cattle do not stray into our clerk's garden at Framilode, or they will be sent to the pound
Remove wooden house from Dudbridge Wharf within two months
Committee require payment of account by 5th of next month or in default the clerk is to stop your vessels
Unless you remove road stone from Dudbridge Wharf in 3 working days you will be charged 2s 6d per day
Remove stone landed for Nailsworth roads at Dudbridge Wharf within a week or you will be charged 2s 6d per day
Notice of General Half Yearly Meeting of Proprietors to be held Thursday 24th October
Have the goodness to insert the above notice in your papers of 12th and 19th
We will move the outflow from the privy on towpath at Dudbridge so that it flows out under water
Enclosing copy of committee resolution re recording all goods placed into or taken out of Dudbridge Warehouse.
Enclosing copy of committee minute in response to letter of 18 Dec re reduction of tonnage on coals
Thos Hyde, master of Mary Ann, refused to show ticket for road stone unloaded at Dudbridge Wharf. He is liable to a fine of £5 unless he pays a 10s fine before committee meet on 11th.
Enclosing copy of resolution passed by committee. Hyde can appear before them at 12 o'clock next Tuesday
Send details of coals sent from Ryeford to Dudbridge without tickets since May 1860
Repairs of towpath of which you complain belong to the Gloucester & Berkeley Canal Co to perform
Committee are awaiting response to my letter of 12th
Goods can only remain on Dudbridge Wharf for a week. Please remove your stone
Please issue summons to Thos Hyde, master of Mary Ann, for refusing to show ticket on 25th January
Letter of 28th Feb will be placed before committee when they meet on 18th
Instruct your men that they must not place goods brought by rail into the Dudbridge Wharf warehouse
Enclosing some loose tickets on new plan to be used until new ticket book is made
In future Mr Driver must make out tickets for all vessels loading downwards at Ryeford Mills for back cargo
Stoppage for Thursday May 10th to Saturday May 19th inclusive
Shares have sold at public auction for £290 last year. Should be worth more now. Mr Harris can sell them.
Committee gave J Nurse instructions to fill in ticket as he had been accustomed to do
Circular re stoppage sent to Mr Cole, Job Gardner, J Knight, Ford, Lane, A Field and J Smith
Harriet had 8-10 ton of staves and planks more than the account. Fine is £2 per ton if we need to check it.
Stone and bricks on Dudbridge Wharf will be charged 2s 6d per day if not removed in 3 days
Coals landed at Dudbridge Wharf a week ago should be removed with least possible delay
Committee require that you furnish me with details of coal sent from your mills at Ryeford to Dudbridge since the 7th May to this date for which you have not paid tonnage.
Charge for weighing is 1d per cart and 2d per wagon if brought on canal, and 3d and 6d if not by canal
Committee meet on 20th. I need your answer to my letter of 25th before then.
Letter regarding payment of 700 tons of undeclared cargoes between Ryeford and Dudbridge.
Committee require payment of £9 14s 0d for numerous tickets with incorrect statement of tonnage
Committee will allow 3d per ton drawback on carriage of Forest coal to Cirencester if over 1500 tons p.a.
Committee will allow 3d per ton drawback on carriage of Forest coal to Cirencester if over 1500 tons p.a.
Shares sold at public auction in April for £290. Mr Harris can place probate and tickets before committee
Tickets have arrived, but not probate. If probate not here on Tuesday cannot process until 15th July
Can load one cargo of coal at Dudbridge Wharf until August Committee Inspection decides if pen available
Enclosing copy of Committee resolution re locking gates at Framilode and requesting attention to the same
Committee will not reduce rates for iron and timber as requested as rates already very low
Unless you remove staves from Stonehouse Wharf within 3 days you will be charged 2s 6d per day
Please remove stone placed on Dudbridge Wharf under your contract as per committee instructions
Remove your sunk boat from the canal opposite Wallbridge Wharf or powers in Act of Parliament enforced
Committee will allow you to put up pen at Dudbridge Wharf under direction of their Surveyor, Mr Driver
In future you must sign all bills of lading presented to you by any owner or captain of a vessel
Glad to find you were not the J G Lovell declared to be bankrupt. However (letter continues in 294)
