Wed 21 May 1862
To Ford Brothers, millers
Ryeford
Letter regarding payment of 700 tons of undeclared cargoes between Ryeford and Dudbridge.
Messrs Ford Brothers
Canal Office May 21st 1862
Gentlemen
I beg leave to inform you I am instructed by the Committee of the S N to charge your a/c8 £8 15s 3d being the amount due to them on 701 Tons Wheat, Coal, &c forwarded by sundry Vessels of yours from Ryeford to Dudbridge between May 9th 1860 & Sept 9th 1861. I must also remind you under the Act of Parliament of the S N the Co can proceed against any who carry coal or goods on their Canal & enforce a Penalty of 40s on every Ton they neglect to give an account to the Collectors of the "Rates and Duties" appointed by the Co.
