1922-1925
Gloucestershire Archives D1180/9/15
Letters written by Percy G Snape between April 1922 and April 1925
Committee wish to draw your attention to the trees overhanging the canal on your land at Ebley
Committee wish to draw your attention to the trees overhanging the canal on your land at Ebley
Committee wish to draw your attention to the trees overhanging the canal on your land at Ebley
Re use of Dudbridge. (Largely unreadable) There will be a charge for the use of the engine
Committee wish to draw your attention to the trees overhanging the canal on your land at Ebley
Sorry you have had trouble with Cook, but when there is no trade and the tide is unsuitable for barges you could safely leave Framilode to do something elsewhere. The company cannot see their way to continue the present expenses at Framilode.
Continuation of 204. I know you are prepared to help. I think you have a proposal to make.
Enclosing letter from Dock Company
Enclosing letter from Inspector of Taxes re Warehouse at Wallbridge
Fee for making entries in Share Book for shares 20, 106 and 126 in name of Edward Sydney Lodge 15s
Enclosing certificates for shares 20, 106 and 126 in name of Edward Sydney Lodge
Re letter of 12th June, Committee desire to appeal to the Commissioners
Acknowledging letter. Will write to the of Inspector of Taxes as desired
Acknowledging letter re Miss L P Clutterbuck deceased and enclosing receipted account for 15s fee
Thank you for letter saying you will cover us for Workmen's Compensation from 1st July. Will provide wages return for last 12 months as desired
Committee consider your offer of 50s a year inadequate. Need your agreement to rent of 5s per week. Please see to tree branches overhanging Ebley Pound
1. Matter of pipe before committee next meeting. Re bushes, our men working flat out. Perhaps boatmen of E T Ward & Son of Stroud could help you. Mr Bishop, Canal side, Ryeford cuts overhanging branches
I understand you use the swing bridge at Saul for Motor Traffic. Bridge only sufficient for ordinary traffic of time it was constructed
I understand you use the swing bridge at Saul for Motor Traffic. Bridge only sufficient for ordinary traffic of time it was constructed
I understand you have soil brought over Saul Bridge in a Motor Tank. Bridge only sufficient for ordinary traffic of time it was constructed
Committee wish to draw your attention to the trees overhanging the canal on your land at Ryeford Lodge
I understand you intend to take a heavy Motor Car over the Swing Bridge at Saul. Bridge only sufficient for ordinary traffic of time it was constructed
I understand you use the swing bridge at Saul for Motor Traffic. Bridge only sufficient for ordinary traffic of time it was constructed
Enclosing list of Tolls. I understand that (unreadable) have allowed ? to be landed on their wharf at Dudbridge
Acknowledging receipt of cheque for £100 from E T Ward & Son
Enclosing draft minutes for approval and recording receipt of £100 from E T Ward & Son
Acknowledging receipt of £6 cheque from John Richings
Enclosing stock receipts re 5% War Loan held by company
Committee draw your attention to state of road over Eastington Bridge, which needs some metal put on it. As there is a lot of traffic please let me know when you propose to start work
I note a shed roof has been erected over the canal on your land with piles in the canal. I know of no arrangement for this. Please let me have your observations
Agreement re stone tiles on roof of Dock at Eastington, to be removed by end of year
When can you see me to discuss RG2350 Painswick?
Agreement re warehouse is in hand. Please supply 30s rent for June to September
Enclosing cheque for £10 10s for renewal of Workman's Compensation Insurance Policy
You may have pipe to canal for annual rent of £2 2s plus agreement fee of £1 10s 6d and 5s stamps
Enclosing agreement re warehouse on the quay at Wallbridge
Enclosing 12s 6d for part cost of agreement Mr Mourbey has signed today
Our usual charge for boat houses on the canal is 5s per annum. I feel sure that Committee will ask you to pay a trespass rent for the shed roof and piles in the canal
Acknowledging receipt of cheque for £20. Mr Margetson is at present out of the district
Thanks for letter and enclosures re Warehouse at Wallbridge
Your letter of 27th will be put before the Committee on 18th Sept
Enclosing notice of intended stoppage
You will find that £44 17s 6d was the estimate for the T&S Canal. For the Stroudwater it is £44 8s
Chairman has requested me to enquire .. withdrawal from membership of the Association
Order for 6 pitch pine planks
Committee discussed withdrawal from Canal Association at last meeting. Can you give any good why this company should remain in the Association?
We have Warehouse and some land attached on the river bank at Framilode. Our lock-keeper, Mr Pockett, could show you round the place. Committee would consider offer to rent or purchase
You could have the premises at an annual rent of £7 16s, you to pay rates. Mr Hopson will carry out some inside work next week
Amount in question is not distributed evenly. It is paid to defray expenses of attending Committee Meetings
Particulars taken with L Humphries on size of gap and flow of water from canal to pond
Measurement of water taken into canal at Lodgemore (pond on offside of canal below Lodgemore Bridge) at 2nd gap
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for July 1923
Enclosing Notice of Assessment for year ending 5th April 1924
Acknowledging receipt of probate of will of P J Evans and Share Certificate 42. Act lays down rules for claim or transfer of shares. Contact Little & Bloxam to facilitate matters
Returning probate and share certificate for P J Evans.
Enclosing 2 judgements of House of Lords and Agreement with Messrs Marling dated 8th May 1841 re bridge and wall at Ebley
The last sale before 21 July 1921 took place 16 July 1917 @ £20
No immediate likelihood of company paying any dividend
Complaints received from farmers using the canal to water their cattle about tar running into the canal at Stonehouse Wharf. Can something be done to prevent tar entering canal?
I have measured the flow of water from the canal to your pond at Lodgemore. Flow was about 62,650 gallons an hour
Committee thanks him for his views on membership of the Canal Association
Committee point out that tar was running into the Canal at the Wharf. Hope that pollution can be discontinued
Re cleaning River Frome in Tything of Wheatenhurst, Company has done all it is safe to do. Cannot widen river on our side without making canal bank unsafe. If you carry out work that interferes with this canal you do so at your own risk
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for August 1923
Drawing attention to traffic across Swing Bridges at Whitminster, Saul and Framilode. House of Lords has adjudged this requires them only to take traffic expected at time they were built. Our Committee will hold your council responsible for any damage
Company will hold you responsible for any silt build up or flooding due to the steps you are taking to prevent any water from Painswick Stream getting into Lodgemore Pond
Please let me have the old certificate in the name of P J Evans so a fresh one can be made out
Re aerial stop at Lodgemore, what headroom do you propose to allow for boats and barges working on the canal?
Please quote for oak to be delivered into boat at your yard
Enclosing reply from Clert of Wheatenhurst Rural District Council
I was unaware that the accountant had applied for the rent of the towing path gate. Return postal order and account herewith
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Please give more particulars of assessment. The company has no property at "The Cross""
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for September 1923
The canal is exempted from rated under Act of 16 George III
Repairs referred to in Notice of 31st August have been completed
Enclosing postal order for 14s 6d being part cost of agreement for Cottage at Framilode from Mrs Wathan
Requesting estimate for timber
Reinstate fence you removed from garden rented by Mrs Taylor from this company
Your offer of £10 for the walnut tree is accepted providing paid in cash and felled at your own risk
Committee agree your request re aerial wires at Fromehall and Lodgemore, at your risk
Committee ask me to write asking for reply to my letter of 22 Oct re Canal at Stonehouse Wharf
Notice to quit by 25th March 1924 or whenever else your tenancy of dwelling house, garden, stable, weighing machine and pasture at Eastington shall expire after 25th December 1923
Committee have ordered notice to be given to allow bridge improvements on land, but it is only provisional
Listing rents of properties subject to Land Tax so Assessment can be adjusted
Please give current rates for delivery to Sharpness, Ryeford, Dudbridge and Stroud
Still unable to identify the property called "The Cross"" at Cainscross. Please have enquiries made."
Please give current rates for delivery to Sharpness, Ryeford, Dudbridge and Stroud
Please give current rates for delivery to Sharpness, Ryeford, Dudbridge and Stroud
Please give current rates for delivery to Sharpness, Ryeford, Dudbridge and Stroud
The six stop planks you kindly lent the company will be placed in stores at Canal Yard at Eastington
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for October 1923
Enclosing correspondence from 1915 with Mr Bush re trees at Newton
Committee have pointed out that fence on the road side of your wharf is badly in need of repair
Committee cannot see what they can do in the matter you put before them
Does the jurisdiction of your committee extend to this canal?
Can you give particulars of the jurisdiction of the Commission of Sewers re River Frome
Overhanging branches of withy trees between Double Locks and Ryeford needing cutting
Your letter of 30th November was placed before the committee on 7th December
Enclosing letters from Mr Sinnott to the Committee and the Chairman to Mr Sinnott
My foreman tells me that when you met him on Tuesday you were pleased with the work at the Brook
Committee have been unable to discuss your letter of 17th as Chairman is ill. Next meeting January 23 so will not be able to call meeting for January 4
Enclosing Share Certificate 42 made out in names of three people and bill for 2s 6d
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for November 1923
Your letter of the 3rd will be brought before the Committee on 23rd
No immediate likelihood of company paying any dividend
Enclosing call for meeting on 16th and draft minutes
Last sale before 21st December took place in June 1923 @ £20
Enclosing draft minutes of last meeting. Please return them for entry in minute book before the meeting next Wednesday
Notice received this morning will be sent out this evening instead of one sent on 18th. List of 3 G&B Acts
Notice of improvements to Pike Bridge at Eastington and Bristol Road Bridge at Whitminster
As requested by phone, Agenda for Wednesday meeting, Minutes of last General Meeting, Accounts for last half year. Mr Dudbridge is preparing Revenue A/c and Balance Sheet for Wednesday
Order for 16 pieces of oak
Committee agreed to your purchase of land, for £5 plus conveyancing costs, and taking of water for 5s per annum
Please supply ladders to Canal Yard at Eastington as per your quote to Hooper & Sons and charge to us
Please quote for piece of pitch pine
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for December 1923
As expected in my letter of 25th October your work has led to serious silting of the canal which will need immediate dredging. This will be expensive and I will be glad to hear that you will indemnify this Company
Acknowledging letter enclosing counterpart agreement under seal of the Gloucestershire County Council
Re dredging at Lodgemore we took out one boat load of mud and men will be ready to load again Friday
Your letter of 6th is having my attention
Kindly let me have formal reply to my letter by return of post
What is cost of Hospital Subscription and whether any tickets come with the Governor's Subscription
Please reply to my letter of 4th Feb
I have sent your letter of 1st Feb to the Company Auditors, Dudbridge & Sons
Enclosing letter from Inspector of Taxes
We are dredging canal at Lodgemore and would like to dump it on the land at Downfield if still available
