Mon 29 Nov 1813
From John R Denyer
To S Rodway
Cricklade
… Mr Miller’s boat the Indiaman J Franklin Master only drew 3ft 6ins when she left Cricklade Wharf I am now informed her draft was nearer 3ft 10ins … no boat that navigates this canal can carry 78tons 14cwt at 3ft 6ins. I understand she was aground very soon after she began to take in the cheese at Cricklade Wharf … I must … refer you to the Bye Laws … It is the duty of the person at Cricklade & indeed of every Watchman to gauge and examine every boat that passes & if they are loaded to a greater depth than 3ft 6ins or are in any wise not conformable to the Bye laws & Act to stop such boat …
