Tue 26 Aug 1817
From John R Denyer
To J S Salt
London
Weather prevents building of aqueduct at Latton proceeding as fast as wished … the water in the part excavated is so excessive as to require the aid of horses to work the screw pump night & day…
Oxford Journal contains particulars regarding Wilts & Berks Canal & proposed Abingdon & Aylesbury Canals.