Thu 14 May 1885
To H J Marten, civil engineer
Wolverhampton
I now find that Framilode Lock is not large enough to take the larger Droitwich barges which can now carry 100 tons. It has been possible but on a high tide. During the stoppage the tides will help anything coming down the River which can come in the Canal. Apparently there will be no serious loss of trade as they are putting in stocks to cover the stoppage.
