Wed 20 Feb 1884
To W Timbrell, captain of boat Fides
Fine of 10s to be paid for wilfully running the Fides into the bottom gates of the Whitminster Shallow Lock
February 20^th _84
Sir
It had been reported that you did on the 5^th November last wilfully run your boat "Fides" into the bottom gates of the Whitminster or Shallow Lock, thereby making yourself liable to a fine of £5 & not less than £2. I am instructed to inform you that you are fined 10/- for the offence and if not immediately paid a summons will at once be taken out and the full penalty pressed for.
I am Sir
Yours truly
W^m James Snape
Mr W Timbrell
Capt of boat "Fides"
