Fri 14 May 1886
To S Rowles, vessel owner
Saul
Pay fine of 10s for tying up vessel so as to stop another vessel from using the Top Lock at Eastington or summons will be taken out for full sum and costs.
May 14^th _6
Mr Fellows reports that your Captain of the Valiant G Carter did on the morning of the 5^th of May inst tie up his Barge at the Top Lock of the five Eastington in such a position to stop the trade which he did by stopping the Trow Florence which could not get down the Locks the same night, thereby giving great inconvenience. ½ (?) during he was there himself. open to a penalty of 10/- & 2/- per hour until removed. I hereby give notice that unless a fine of 10/- is paid within 14 days from this date a summons will be taken out & the full penalty & cost enforced. You are aware we have had trouble with this man before.
I am D"r Sir,
Yours truly
W^m James Snape
Mr S Rowles
Frampton
