1794-1810
Gloucestershire Archives TS164b
Minutes of Committee from 1794 to 1810
Boat Dispatch bought from John Grain
Joseph Sills to go up the Thames to settle for horsing Thames boats
John Warner of Abingdon to build boat
Barnett of Abingdon to build boat
Joseph Sills to purchase boat if he finds one
Mortgages issued to complete the navigation.
Mortgages issued
Chalie and Chambers, bond given by them to be discharged and security returned
Mr Black to visit Brimscombe to enquire into the state of the accounts
William Stevenson, letter of resignation as Treasurer due to ill health
Mortgages issued to raise money for completing the canal
James Black to inquire concerning Kennet & Avon canal and petition to be prepared
Edward Loveden to investigate practicality of canal from Abingdon to Harts-ferry
Tonnage on porter agreed
Agreed to rent room for Committee at Upper Thames St
Mortgages cancelled
Petition against the Kennet & Avon canal read and approved
Deputation to Stroudwater Canal Co re improving entrance
John Read to supply 7000 tons Bilston coals using Company's boats from S&W Canal
Accounts of Severn trows and accounts of coals to be kept in separate books
Freights on London general trade to match other operators, and freights to Bristol & Stourport to be low enough to secure the Company's tonnage
Accountant to be procured and Samuel Smith to furnish documents to him
Abstract of accounts to be entered in the Journal of the Company
Abstract from the books & accounts of tonnage to be entered in the Brimscombe Tonnage Book.
Coal account to be balanced by stock in a new account and by an account of errors.
Mortgages issued
John Denyer to be articled as an apprentice
William Smith appointed Treasurer and banker
Mortgages cancelled and motgages executed
William Stevenson resigns as Treasurer
Deputation appointed to meet Committee of Wilts & Berks Canal
William Smith, bond for his security accepted
Deputation appointed to Special General Meeting of Stroudwater Canal
Mr Chambers & Mr Black to inquire into practicability of canal from Monmouth to the Severn
Wall beside towpath to be built at Chalford and wooden pipe for Mr Ballinger
Credit agreed for Samuel Smith
Samuel Bird reported the proper dimensions of Thames-boats - no details
Agreed to pay half the cost of a basin at Framilode.
Pond below Golden Valley to be repaired
Samuel Smith to provide Joseph Sills with weights of goods from London
John Proctor to examine boats for improper poles at Siddington
William Stevenson to deliver Treasurer's books and seal to William Smith
William Hilditch, clerk to William Stevenson, to be presented with a silver cup
Mortgages executed
Mortgages issued
Mr Proctor to consult Mr Pitt re hatches opened illegally on the River Churn
Land purchased from legatees of William Bush
Samuel Smith to be allocated credit
Pleasure-boats not allowed on canal unless a member of the Committee is present
Approved the T&S Journal to 1 Oct 1794. Headings, abstracts, tonnages, employees given.
Thomas Bagnall to be removed from Brimscombe Port House into the house on the wharf in which he formerly lived and to continue as Wharfinger.
Housekeeper & cook and another servant to be provided at Brimscombe Port House
Road from Brimscombe Port to Hampton common to be widened about 200 yards in length
Jenner's mill hatch to be repaired
Poor rate to be paid on stock of coal at Cirencester
James Redford, watchman at Coatesfild, to be given a gratuity
Stocks of coal listed
John Mills, cost bearer, had tried to force boat through Tarlton Bridge - more details
Samuel Bird's Thames boat dimensions to be a rule: Extreme length 87 ft, Breadth at top 12 ft 3 in instead of 12 ft 4 in, Breadth at bottom 11 ft 10 in instead of 12 ft, Half breadth to spare the bridges 5 ft only, Rudder length 11 ft to be broken half way.
Cash book to be kept by Samuel Smith and balanced from time to time
Jonathan Sills & Sons account with J Perry & Co received, also account of the London Wharf, Joseph Sills, agent to the Committee of Carriage - both referred to the said Committee in London.
Credit to Samuel Smith approved
Mortgages issued
Brimscombe mill let to Samuel Jenkins for £42pa
Samuel Smith to superintend works only and to relinquish accounts and matters of trade
Thomas Smith to take over keeping the accounts and the administration of the carrying trade and the house at Brimscombe Port
Dr John Disney had advanced £1000 to cover imminent payments of mortgage interest
Mortgage issued
Dr John Disney repaid for his loan
Approved T&S Journal. Abstracts given, tonnages and stock of coals
Stone to be procured for repairs
Mr Ruck agreed the Company could take water from the Down Ampney feeder
Mr Smith to investigate a supply of coal from the Newport canal
Treasurer's account noted
Mortgage on a Brimscombe estate assigned from Messrs Georges to Sir Edward Littleton
Five proprietors advanced money to pay the interest on mortgages
Five proprietors each paid for building a Thames boat
Mortgages cancelled and consolidated
T&S Journal examined. Abstract of Accounts, stock of coals, tonnages, employees listed.
Samuel Camfield, his salary augmented
Claims of the millers between Daneway and Stroud to be examined
James Black to consult with Thomas Lane on the claims of millers from Daneway to Stroud
Approved report on the state of Company's affairs to be laid before General Assembly
Trustees appointed for the money due to be paid to Mr Washborne
Churn millers to be paid for water
Bidmead's mill, to be repaired and let to Thomas & William Gardiner
Salt warehouse to be built at Brimscombe on the intended new wharf at Brimscombe Port next the Brook for the use of Mr Hill.
Arrangements for refinancing the Company discussed
Agreed petition to House of Commons for leave to bring in Bill for reorganising finances
Money for the vicar of Kemble to be invested in funds
Letter to Mr Wathen and the Committee of Mill Owners re rights to the water in the Stroud River. Details given
Second letter to Mr Wathen and the Committee of Mill Owners re rights to the water in the Stroud River between Daneway and Stroud. Details given.
Revised Bill re capital of the Company approved and to be conducted through Parliament by Thomas Lane
Act for restructuring capital had been passed by House of Commons
Separate letters to be sent to shareholders who have or have not assented to taking their half-shares.
New book of transfers of shares and half shares to be provided
List of proprietors and their current holdings - certificates to be signed by chairman of Committee
Memorial to HM Treasury about fees for trade with Welsh ports
Messrs Sills & Sons to be paid for carrying on the business of the canal
Loans from proprietors to be repaid
Loans from proprietors to be repaid
T&S Journal examined. Abstract of accounts, tonnage, coal stocks
Building of the salt warehouse on the side of the bason at Brimscombe Port be suspended for the present.
Repairs of Wattimore Mill to be suspended
Sapperton mill lease from Lord Bathurst to be renewed
Samuel Smith to provide clerk at Brimscombe in place of Samuel Camfield
Money to be paid to Lord Eliot
Lord Eliot's indemnity to be stored at Brimscombe with other deeds
Watermoor mill and Fowlers Mill to be repaired
Samuel Smith to repair inverted arch of tunnel and any faulty ponds
Lease of land at Abingdon taken from John Phillips for conversion to a wharf
Earlier offers (p.8) to build four Thames boats to be accepted (see p94)
Payment of £1000 to be made to Committee of Trade
Certificates made out for half shares - details listed
Gallery in engine pit to be completed
Samuel Camfield to be reinstated as clerk at Brimscombe
Samuel Smith to keep separate accounts of receipts for tolls and of disbursements for works
James Black to examine state of canal during repairs
James Black to report on any new forms of Severn vessels
Payment of £900 to be made to Committee of Trade
Joseph Sills draught on Treasurer for £500 to be advanced on bonds
Draught on Treasurer for amount of tonnage
Samuel Smith to meet Mr Cripps on division of Churn water
Mr Hall of Cirencester to be a referee on division of Churn water
Thames-boats built by Messrs Lane, Petit, Chalie and Sills
Millers claims referred to Mr Black
George Bramble to be paid for land in Cerney
Warehouse at be erected at Stourport
Samuel Smith to prepare separate accounts of toll income and of maintenance expenses.
Samuel Smith to remit balance of half-yearly accounts to Treasurer
William Staples appointed wharfinger at Cricklade
Joseph Sills and James Black to visit the line of the canal to inquire into the general state of trade and the probable import of coal from Purton and Newport
Churn millers to be paid for water.
Joseph Sills and James Black may extend their journey
James Black may extend his journey
Request for a Revenue Officer to be stationed on the Thames
Memorial to the Treasury re carrying coal duty free on the River Severn
Mr Rose had received the memorial to the Treasury and had approved it
Lord Eliot's claim for arrears of taxes referred to Samuel Smith
