Sat 12 Jul 1817
From John R Denyer
To Charles Jones
Siddington
Allen on his way to Engine with coal but prior to unloading; need to level coal already in the yard to thoroughly mix Allens Coal before using. Trade so trifling at present need to use every economy to save expense both at Engine & at the Churn. But not want water to get lower than 3ft 9ins. Intend having Aqueduct at Latton commenced next month. With little expense possible to save payment of damage to Mill below by diverting water into Canal & afterwards by temporary weir below Weymoor Bridge returning it into Millpond.
Selby & Cook must remove stones lying near the hovel & throw road drift nearer together as stuff to be excavated to come there.
Luke to provide proper pegs for driving into ground to show level of the wharf. Send your spirit level & apparatus down to Selbys in readiness. Company’s boundary must also be made visible by Selby. Canal to be stopped at Chalford to partly plank pair of lower gates which take at least a week.
