1922-1925
Gloucestershire Archives D1180/9/15
Letters written by Percy G Snape between April 1922 and April 1925
Pegs have been fixed at Downfield 3ft above level of water
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for February 1922
At last sale which took place in October 1921 @ £20
Reminder of account and request for immediate payment
I have an estimate for carrying out alterations on the stable at Stonehouse and will discuss it with the Committee next week
Thank you for your letter re the Swing Bridge. I would like to see you about your estimate
Committee only liable to maintain a bridge sufficient to carry ordinary traffic at time it was constructed. If you desire a bridge sufficiently strong for motor traffic and heavy vehicles terms will be as specified in my letter of 16th March
Enclosing Statement of Accounts for both half years in 1921
Glad to read we are in agreement re bridge. The bridge shall be dealt with as soon as possible
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for March 1922
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If you wish to continue to use the pipe under Framilode pound you will need to pay £5 by 1st July
Please send cheque for repair of Swing Bridge near your works
You clamber around the Company's fence at Framilode. If you continue to trespass you will be reported to the Committee. There has been a great deal of trouble at Framilode and it must be stopped
You have a 2in pipe from the canal to your house. You must pay £2 10s per annum from today's date for the pipe to remain
Re Miss Clutterbuck, deceased shares are not quoted; but last sale took place in October 1921 @ £20
On Saturday last the lock keeper at Eastington reports that you were washing sheep in the canal near the Skew Bridge near Stonehouse. The charge for this is £12. Please submit to this office
I understand from the press that at a meeting of canal interests in Birmingham an association has been formed. If there is any report please send a copy for our Committee.
Committee have discussed your letter of 26th April. Could I have a drawing showing sizes, etc, before the next committee meeting on 21st June. PS Provide price for 1) including new pivot, 2) without pivot
Acknowledging letter of 24th, which will be put before committee on 21st June
I understand that you have a pipe from your house at Saul to the canal. I wrote to your tenant and he referred me to you. Our charge for the trespass is £2 10s
Please reply to my letter of 12 May
If the suggestion in your letter of the 12th does not add to the cost it would be an idea to have it
Please quote for delivery to Eastington for ?
I would be pleased to put information about your council to my Committee + details of canal
You have to keep fences and gate in order. If you will pay, Mr Hitchings or White can do the job.
Acknowledging receipt of Canals & Waterways Journal for May 1922
Acknowledging letter and thanking him for Canals & Waterway Journal for May 1922
Re letter about swing bridge at Eastington, Committee want a price including the fixing of the handrails, and require you to say the safe load the bridge will carry
Names of merchants and carriers in area
Enclosing a specification for the proposed Swing Bridge at Eastington
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for April 1922
Seeking quotation for fixing Swing Bridge at Eastington near Messrs Hoopers & Sons mill.
Please remove loppings from canal at Lodgemore
There is still a quantity of stuff in the canal at Lodgemore, or I will report to Committee
At 2.15pm last Saturday your Motor Charabanc went over the Swing Bridge at Framilode causing damage to the bridge. It will be resurfaced at your cost. Bridge only sufficient for ordinary traffic of district
Enclosing share certificates 108, 121, 141 & 151
Hoopers have a lot of machinery for delivery. [Unreadable] arrange a convenient time for the work
Enclosing share certificates 152, 153 & 154
Enclosing share certificates 164, 168, 169 & 170
Enclosing share certificates 10, 77,78 & 94
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for May 1922
Enclosing form and cheque for 18s 6d for 6 copies of your journal for the year. What would be the expense of joining the council?
Your estimate was not accepted
Charge for bathing was increased to £2 10s p.a. from 29th September 1920. No charge has yet been made for the bathing pool.
Committee agreed to withdraw the amount standing to the Company's credit
As we are charged with keeping the canal up the charge for your pipe is unlikely to be reduced
Enclosing cheque for £10 11s for renewal premium for Workman's Compensation Insurance
Enclosing notice of intended stoppage
Accepting quote of £130 for new steel swing bridge over canal near Bonds Mill, Eastington, the bridge to be completed within 14 days of our giving notice of the dismantling of the existing bridge
Obliged for your letter of 16th. Will reply after the Committee Meeting on 21st
Enclose deposit receipt for £7 5s 6d endorsed as desired
Enquiry about the Railway Rates and distances from Colliery to Sharpness and Colliery to Stroud.
Enquiry about the Railway Rates and distances from Colliery to Sharpness and Colliery to Stroud.
Enquiry about the Railway Rates and distances from Colliery to Sharpness and Colliery to Stroud.
Enquiry about the Railway Rates and distances from Colliery to Sharpness and Colliery to Stroud.
Enquiry about the Railway Rates and distances from Colliery to Sharpness and Colliery to Stroud.
Enquiry about the Railway Rates and distances from Colliery to Sharpness and Colliery to Stroud.
Acknowledging letter of yesterday's date which is receiving my attention
Enclosing reply received from Parkend Deep Navigation Colliery
Enclosing replies received from 4 other collieries
Thank you for letter enclosing pass book
Thank you for your letter of yesterday's date re the Swing Bridge.
Hoopers say November would be a good time to cast the bridge as their mills will be stopped as they put in new machinery. This would suit the Canal Company
We are not in a position to pass your barge free of tolls
On Friday evening one of your motor cars passed over the Swing Bridge at Saul. Bridge is only for ordinary traffic of district at time of construction. You traffic cannot be allowed. You will be liable for any damage or injury sustained
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for June 1922
Enclosing Dividend Warrants for dividends paid in 1920
Bridges are only designed to carry traffic at time they were constructed
Enclosing Statement of Wages for year ending 30th June 1922 amounting to £1100
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for July 1922
One of your vehicles has damaged the swing bridge (Gas Work) at Downfield. I am having repairs made and will send you account of same
Informing that repairs mentioned in notice of 24th June have been completed
Acknowledging receipt of letter concerning damage to Gas Works Bridge at Downfield
Have your letter of 7th. I sent your previous letters to our auditors, Dudbridge & Sons.
I understand that Ward & Son's quotation is more than you are prepared to accept. Please give particulars so I may assist
Re letter of 12th, will forward particulars of costs as soon as I have them
Probate of will of Miss Clutterbuck has been recorded in our Books. [Meaning of rest unclear]
Your letter of 13th is receiving attention
Re letter of 14th about Miss Clutterbuck deceased, you Claim of Shares shall be put on the agenda
I have arranged with Hoopers to start taking down the bridge on 13th Nov. Have the boat, planks, etc ready to start promptly to time. It is a very important and urgent business and there must be no hitch
Will start work on bridge on Monday 13th Nov and expect to have the site ready for you on Monday 20th. We have undertaken to reopen the bridge by the end of November
Acknowledging letter of 30th re claiming of 3 shares standing in the name of Miss Clutterbuck
Order for oak planks
Re your quotation for 36 oak planks would you be able to change delivery to King & Co at Nailsworth
Please quote for cost of 36 oak planks to be delivered to King & Co at Nailsworth
Have the [T&S] Canal Committee any lock gates on the derelict part of their canal for sale?
Letter re oak planks will be considered by Committee on 18th
Order (or request for quotation) for elm to be delivered to Dudbridge Wharf
Letter re oak planks will be considered by Committee on 18th
Boats 70ft by 15ft 6ins can work from the Junction to Brimscombe and boats 71ft by 11ft can work from there to Chalford. Trade to Brimscombe and Chalford now by ordinary canal boats not barges
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for August 1922
Thanks for letter regarding lock gate timbers
Order for 36 oak planks to be delivered to King & Co at Nailsworth
Starting work next Monday. When site cleared I will be glad to hear you are ready to fix the new hinge
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for September 1922
Re letter of 10th about Eastington Canal Bridge, will be glad to meet Mr Robinson on 20th. What time?
Why did the Trial tie up at Bowbridge the other night?
Thanks for post card re Trial and note what you state. Please favour me with your observations thereon
I gather from your letter of 29th November that you have no observations to make
I know of no likely purchaser at the moment
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for October 1922
I understand you will be fitting the hinge this week Hooper and Sons are getting anxious
Preliminary inspection shows that when swung both ends of the bridge will be well above the road level at both ends. What steps are you taking to remedy this? Re ballasting, the contract states that our Company is only to supply the planks.
Returning account for ballast and suggesting that it be sent to King & Co at Nailsworth
Enclosing plan of Pike Bridge at Eastington
Informing of closure at Bristol Road Lock. Trial was going up lock, and was within 6 inches of top. Flood took Trial through gates into the pound below. Major Little and Mr Bloxam inspected the place this morning. Mr Evans said any day bar Tuesday would suit him if you want an emergency Committee meeting
Informing of closure of canal due to accident to Lock at Bristol Road
Committee cannot see its way to accepting your proposals for Pike Bridge, Eastington. In addition to interfering with canal works and property it will not reduce the danger
Re phone call about new gates for Bristol Road Lock which we hope to have it ready in 2-3 weeks. Will need to lower pound to fit them
Details of Bristol Road Lock accident. Your name mentioned to committee as independent engineer: will be glad to receive your report. They meet Wednesday
Your letter re ballast for Swing Bridge, Bonds Mill for Messrs King and Co and not this Company
Messrs J Neale & Sons have written about payment of the account for ballast for Bonds Mill Bridge
Your letter re form of letter to Mr R T Ward received. It has been delivered as desired
Formal notification that they will be held responsible for damage done to Company's works and loss of trade following Alfreda's collision with Bristol Road Lock
Meeting with committee regarding Pike Bridge will be on Thursday 25th, not Wednesday 24th
Order for nuts and nails
Stoppage took place on 4th at or about 5.30pm
I shall be at Bristol Road Lock with the Assessor at 12:30 on 15th in case you desire to attend
Re your cheque for £3 10s for ballast. Phoned King & Co this morning. (Rest of letter unclear)
Re letter of 6th. Every effort is being made to open canal. Company cannot accept responsibility for loses
Enclosing letter and draft Bill received from Canal Association
It is hoped that canal will be opened in 6 weeks. Company cannot accept responsibility for any loss
Re letter of 12th on Accident, Bristol Road Lock, water could be run off sufficiently by closing stop gates at Junction without risk of injury to aqueduct. Cost of dam could not be part of any claim for damages if only serves to preserve water supply to your canal
Canal will be closed about 6 weeks. Will be open before then if can possibly be done
It will be necessary for you to raise you sluices on the River Frome at Whitminster to keep that river as low as possible while the pound is empty to relieve pressure on aqueduct
Enclosing statistics of traffic for months of November and December 1922
Shares are not quoted; but last sale took place in October 1921 @ £20
Can we have your permission to drain our canal into a drain on your land as we have in the past
Re taking your heavy Motor Bus over Saul Bridge, it was not constructed for such traffic so you cannot use it
As you have taken no steps to remedy the mistake in the level of the bridge, the Company have made some temporary repairs using wood. Committee ask you to pay £3 towards the cost of this work.
Accepting offer of inserting dam before aqueduct at cost of £50. Please press on with work at once
Enclosing list of Tolls
Thank you for agreeing to let us cut a trench between the canal and your ditch
Bridge was only built for local traffic at that time and if your clients use the bridge they do so at their own risk
I expect you have now arranged matters at weirs and cut trench at Coffin Weir. Suggest you lower water in Westfield Pound, using water from levels above when mud boats with the gates need to come through
Shares are not quoted; but last sale took place in October 1921 @ £20
I have seen owner of land and the gap can be cut at the aqueduct as desired. Please let me know when you want the water stopped at the lock, and when you are ready to let the water out of the pound
Re transfer of shares owned by Mrs F F Wood, deceased
At Committee Meeting on 25th Jan it was decided that no dividend would be paid for the half year ending the 31st Dec due to the state of the trade and the heavy anticipated expenses
Unable at present to let you know amount of Company's claim. Need to insert dam will increase cost
Re repairs made to bridge (letter illegible)
The 2 oak balance beams sent to Bristol Road Locks are not of suitable quality. I am told you are aware. Committee have inspected and require substantial reduction in price as there is a large quantity of sap on the poles
Illegible except for "enclosed cheque for £31"""
Am unable to meet you tomorrow as chairman wants to see me. Will write to rearrange
