Tue 13 Jun 1797
Meeting at 217 Upper Thames Street, London
Samuel Smith submitted four hundred and seventy-seven pounds one shilling and eightpence halfpenny balance of tonnage, wharfage, and rent from 1st October to the 31st March after deduction of rent of roads and lands, the maintenance of the fire engine, repairs of the canal,, locks and buildings and for land , clerks salaries.
In consequence of late purchase of coal, he cannot remit the money to be placed to the account of the trustees. Resolved that the same remain as a debt.