Tue 29 Nov 1842
Letter from Mr Jones re his dissatisfaction with Hall and his care of the Engine. Explanation for his dismissal of Hall accepted, with regret for his action without sanction of Committee.
Clerk to write to Hall. In future he should be more vigilant in the discharge of his duties and show respect for his superiors.
Late rains had enabled vessels to navigate Summit at maximum depth allowed. Every exertion being made to forward stock of coals to various wharfs along canal and Thames. Very great demand. If rain deferred another week, the Wilts & Berks Canal would have been closed. Reservoirs exhausted. Boats obliged to be lighted with punts 7 or 8 tons and then pulled by 4 or 5 horses, to enable them to pass along the canal. From report on state of the canal, repairs must have been done in a very efficient manner.
