Sun 16 Feb 1913
To Richard Ely, farmer
Saul
Proposed Wheatenhurst District. Thank you for the sight of Mr Canning's letter to you. I have had no communication from the Drainage Board so have nothing to put before my Committee on 19 February. With your permission I would like to show them your and Mr Canning's letters and yours to him if you would kindly send me a copy. As far as I know your statement as to the G&B Canal Co having bought mills and water is correct, but without knowing the conditions under which the purchases were made, I cannot enter into the matter of liability. PS. Do you intend to be present at Thornbury on the 24th?
