Thu 8 Nov 1883
To Severn & Canal Carrying Co (E Broom)
Gloucester
In the case of the 'Dudley' deduct the 7d surcharge. Only 1d can be allowed on the 'Smethwick' as the contractors' man signed the way bill for 8250 received which is 2415 = 8s3d. With respect to the boats which you say have been short. We cannot make any allowances. For the future I shall take the number of bricks from the way bill signed by the Contractors' or their foreman.
