Sat 8 May 1802
Mr Newman’s Trade Cash Book examined.
Barges Hayes and Ironsides with punt and towboat unfit and to be broken up, also barges Thames and Severn by end of summer.
Mr Holmes to settle freight debts. Mr Procter to deliver notice to Mr David Whatley and Mr William Brewer to end Agreement.
Hull of Bristol vessel on stocks in Bourn Yard to be sold. Shed there to be repaired, masts and yards to be struck, scraped and put in good order, decks and sides above water to be caulked and painted.
Freight reduction extended to groceries and packed merchandise.