1794-1810
Gloucestershire Archives TS164b
Minutes of Committee from 1794 to 1810
Agreed to pay the Stroudwater Co half the cost of the bason at Framilode agreed in 1794.
Disbursements & balance sheet examined
Watermoor mill, lease to be executed
The front of the new wharf next the bason to be protected by a paling with proper gates made of such old materials as may be at the Bourne yard.
Brimscombe mill floodgates and floor of millers granary to be repaired
Part of Hill Farm and tenements called Quarhouse to be sold to Richard Harris [Deeds executed 8 Mar 1803]
Half yearly accounts to 5 Apr 1802 by R J Newman.
Bourne Yard sawpit to be removed
Lease of Sapperton mill (from Lord Bathurst) executed
Seal affixed to sale of land at Wallbridge to Joseph Watts
William Staples to be given notice to quit as wharfinger at Cricklade.
Agreed letter to shareholders proposing boats be sold or hired to persons willing to enter the carrying trade.
Sale of three tenements and gardens at Wallbridge to Thomas Gardner approved.
Approved a long report on the state of the Company's affairs
Agreed to lease the house in Upper Thames St from Joseph & Jonathan Sills.
Agreed to sell Watermoor Mill to William Brewer
Seal affixed to sale of land (bought of Thomas Bush) to Dean & Chapter of Bristol
William Spire appointed wharfinger at Cricklade
Sapperton mill to be under-leased to John Moss
Lease & release of Watermoor Mill to be executed.
Seal affixed to sale of cottages at Stroud to Mr Leversage in trust for Mr Gardner
Keys of the seal to be delivered to Mr Salt, Treasurer
Half yearly accounts to 5 Oct 1802 by R J Newman.
Bricks to be burnt for necessary repairs and for sale
Mr Greenwoller to be paid for work re dispute with Lord Coleraine
Bond of Indemnity to Richard Harris re three-quarters of an acre near Beals Mill
Annuities on Boats to be paid off
John Proctor to pay compensation to Churn millers
Thomas Lane's bill to be paid
Trustees to execute deeds for sale of Hill Farm and Quar House properties
Half yearly accounts to 5 Apr 1803 by R J Newman.
Report on the state of the Company’s affairs.
Mr Newman was directed to dismiss Thomas Bagnall.
In case of invasion, troops & baggage to pass toll free
Dismissal of Thomas Bagnall confirmed. Mr Newman given notice and Charles Bagnall to be reinstated to the place from which he had been temporarily suspended by Mr Newman.
In case of invasion, troops & baggage to pass toll free
Half yearly accounts to 25 Oct 1803 by R J Newman.
Mr Newman to transfer the account books to Mr Harford on 9 Nov 1803.
Harry Harford to succeed Roff John Newman as cashier & navigation agent
William Dicks allowed 3 tons of house coal per annum
Mr Salt to purchase Exchequer Bills
John Procter to pay Churn millers.
William Spire, agent at Cricklade, allowed 2 tons of house coal per annum
Thomas Toward allowed leave of absence from the fire engine for one month.
Half yearly accounts to 5 Apr 1804 by Harry Harford.
Trustees to execute lease & release to James Smith of Pucks Mill for land adjoining.
Committee of Trade to pay their tolls like any other trader on the canal.
Mr Salt to purchase Exchequer bills.
J R Denyer, clerk and book keeper agreed to move to Brimscombe Port as Cashier and Navigation Agent to replace Harry Harford who is obliged to resign due to ill health.
Mr Sills to relinquish the Company's interest in the house in Thames St.
Report to the General Assembly on the Company's affairs.
Mr Salt to purchase Exchequer bills and later to sell bills to pay interest.
Clerk Charles Dicks to be given notice.
John Denyer to find himself a horse and to be allowed £30 pa to provide for his cow and for household items.
Agreed salary increases for Clerk of Works John Procter, clerk Charles Bagnall, watchman at Wallbridge William Gurner
Mr Procter to provide a stock of oak timber.
Samuel Bird to build a deal punt to carry 8 tons for use at Wallbridge.
Two counting houses to be built of brick on the wharf at Brimscombe adjoining the Rack Hill wall.
Two proprietors to be repaid their subscriptions as per ballot.
Half yearly accounts to 2 Oct 1804 by John Denyer.
Long report on the Company’s affairs.
John Proctor to pay Churn millers.
Seal to be passed to Lancelot Chambers.
Two proprietors to be repaid their subscriptions as per ballot.
Two proprietors to be repaid their subscriptions as per ballot.
Half yearly accounts to 1 Apr 1805 by John Denyer.
Agreed to dispose of the Company's boats as soon as proper purchasers can be found.
Some proprietors to be repaid their subscriptions as per ballot.
Mr Salt to purchase Exchequer bills.
Some proprietors to be repaid their subscriptions as per ballot.
Mr Salt to purchase Exchequer bills.
Mr Salt to purchase Exchequer bills.
Agreed terms for William Jacob, James Stuckey & George Stuckey to give up their lease on land for a salt warehouse.
Half yearly accounts to 1 Oct 1805 by John Denyer.
Mr Salt to purchase Exchequer bills.
John Procter to pay Churn millers.
Corpus Christie College to be paid rent for their land.
Roof of salt warehouse at Brimscombe to be repaired and building to be divided for two tenants.
Mr Salt to purchase Exchequer bills.
Half yearly accounts to 1 Apr 1806 by John Denyer.
Trustees for the See of Salisbury to pay their money into 3% Reduced Annuities.
Mr Salt to purchase Exchequer bills and later to sell bills to pay interest.
Half yearly accounts to 7 Oct 1806 by John Denyer.
John Procter to pay Churn millers.
Mr Salt to purchase Exchequer bills.
Joseph Sills indemnified in case against Beesley, formerly a cost bearer or master of a boat.
Mr Salt to be paid for allowing the Committee to meet in his house.
John Procter can convert part of his house used as a warehouse to provide accommodation for his family.
Mr Salt to purchase Exchequer bills.
Half yearly accounts to 6 Apr 1807 by John Denyer.
Mr Denyer to give notice to tenants to quit at the soonest period consistent with their holding.
Mr Salt to buy an Exchequer Bill of £500.
The warehouse at Brimscombe Port adjoining the counting house, now called the Dark Warehouse, to be fitted up as the residence for the agent.
Joseph Jeffery, late agent at Abingdon to close his account forthwith.
Mr Procter to procure a new boiler for the steam engine at Thames Head.
The crane at Abingdon to be moved to Cirencester.
When a sufficient quantity of goods do not arrive at Brimscombe to load two boats. Mr Denyer to send off the first boat in turn singly, and in case of refusal by the carrier, to offer them to the next.
Mr Salt to purchase an Exchequer Bill of £500.
Mr Salt to purchase an Exchequer Bill of £500.
Mr John R Denyer & Mr John Proctor to arrange the sale of Brimscombe Port House mill and premises, the Meadow, Hill field and part of the Rack Hill, together with other lands and houses in eight lots.
Half yearly accounts to 6 Oct 1807 by John Denyer.
Mr Salt to purchase an Exchequer Bill of £1000.
Mr Salt to purchase an Exchequer Bill of £500.
Paid compensation to the Churn millers.
