Wed 16 Oct 1912
To James Smart, vessel owner
Chalford
The toll on coal from Sharpness to Meadow Mill which is Eastington is 4d per ton, to Dudbridge 6d per ton, Stroud Lower Wharf 8d per ton (you have been charged 6d), Stroud Upper Wharf Stroudwater 6d T&S 2d if put on any part of the wharf rented by the trader, Bowbridge Stroudwater 8d T&S 8d, Brimscombe same rate. You pay to Ham Mills Stroudwater 6d per ton and T&S 3d per ton. Beyond Bourne Lock to Brimscombe Station 9d per ton both canals - this rate is fixed to enable traders to compete with the railway, beyond Station Lock to Chalford Stroudwater 8d per ton T&S 3 3/4d. If this is not quite clear to you, kindly call when we can talk the matter over and if there is prospect of extra trade we may arrange special rates.
