Sat 29 May 1813
From John R Denyer,
To Mushett
Coleford
Can take cargo of Coal as stock.
In need of a carpenter capable of repairing Lock gates & other general Canal Works. William Thomas has applied (who I understand either Erected or assisted in Erecting the Lydney Lock Gates). Much obliged for information respecting him as to his Capability, Sobriety, Honesty, Etc.