Wed 11 Sep 1878
To R Townsend, vessel master
You are fined 10s for running into middle gates at the double lock and being abusive to the lock keeper
September 11^th _8
Sir
I have to inform you that you are fined 10/- for running into the middle gates at the Double Lock & being abusive to the Lock Keeper. If the fine is not paid in a fortnight from the above date, a summons will be taken out against you & full penalty enforced as per act of parliament.#
I am yours truly,
W^m James Percy
Mr R Townsend
