Tue 3 Jan 1815
From John R Denyer
To J S Salt
London
Two vessels belonging to Messrs. Waters & Co. loaded with Forest coal passed Brimscombe last Saturday on their trial voyage to Oxford & Henley. Told Sea Duty to be taken off Forest Coal going to Bristol in about 2 months by Order in Council. This would materially affect Thames trade through T&S canal as they would be able to send by the Kennett & Avon Canal.
