Minutes of General Assembly of Proprietors, Tue 23 Apr 1822

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Tue 23 Apr 1822

Summary

Meeting at Freemasons Tavern, Great Queen Street, Lincoln Inns Field, London
Election of Committee
Resolved that the repairs to the canal started within the last year be continued and that the net proceeds of the canal £1459 17s 0d be retained for ongoing repairs. No dividends to be paid.
All stone produced at the summit level taken for repairing the Wilts and Berks and the North Wilts branch to pay tonnage rate of one penny per ton per mile .
All stone produced at the summit level for repairing the Wilts & Berks Canal and the North Wilts Branch to pay tonnage of 1d per ton per mile.
Tonnage on all road stone produced of the summit level used in the repair of the Stroud and Chalford turnpike road be reduced to one penny per ton per mile provided the whole repair of such road between the Bell Lock and Mr Lewis’ house at Brimscombe Port be done with such stone only and conveyed in boats when on their return.
Common seal to be affixed to Mr Miller’s (a bankrupt) petition to the Lord Chancellor for his certificate.
Attention drawn to the fine that can be imposed on persons not attending the General assemblies.

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