Wed 19 Jan 1870
Interview proposed with Railway Company to exchange Traffic Statements of two Companies.
Letter from Messrs Miles & Wood. Payment of 6d per ton more canal dues on all coal brought into Canal for upper wharf than traders on lower canal wharf. Offer from Lower Canal Company to land coal there. Upper Wharf could lose all its trade.
Suggestion that Stroudwater Company should be invited to return to former agreement.
Protest against proceedings of Stroudwater Canal Company at variance with Act of Parliament.
Mr Joseph Chapman applied for compensation as his barge “The Mars” grounded in the tunnel. Vessel navigated improperly and contrary to rules of the Company.