Sat 31 Jan 1885
To S Rowles, barge owner
Saul
Please pay £1-0-9 for raising the Diana and the fine. Note again that she has broken loose at one end and is lying across the Brook. You are responsible for any damage she may cause.
Jan 31^st _85
Dear Sir
As I should have ..... I should be pleased if you would please to let me have the Account now owing (viz) £1..0..9 for raising the "Diana" and fines and .... I must again call your attention to the "Diana" which is broken loose at one end & lying across the Brook & also to say that we will hold you responsible for any damage she may cause & charge you for any attention she may require. I should be glad if you could take her away .... 2/.6 fine.
I am Dr Sir
Yours truly
W^m James Snape
