1922-1925
Gloucestershire Archives D1180/9/15
Letters written by Percy G Snape between April 1922 and April 1925
Re: Ship Inn. Company is prepared to waive forfeiture providing Mr Lee will surrender the lease at Michaelmas and will grant to the new company a seven year repairing lease at £22 per annum when repaired fully
The present unsatisfactory position cannot continue. Committee ask for definite reply without delay
Committee will not alter their decision to raise the rent for bathing at Stonehouse
Enclosing Statement of Salaries and Wages, £1260 15s 4d, paid for year ending 30th June 1924
At General Meeting on 23rd you were re-appointed a member of the committee
Surprised at absence of promised cheque. Must be in my hands no later than Thursday
Thank you for quotation. A lower estimate has been accepted
Please supply timber as per quote of 28th July of £17. Our man will call about sawing
Re letter on Committee Fees, the half year accounts ending June 30th are with our auditor, Mr Dudbridge
Acknowledging receipt of letter of 29th, which will be put before committee when they meet in September
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for June 1924
I was unaware that Mr Whiting was giving up business. Will talk to him this afternoon
Your letter of 6th re Mr Lee will be placed before committee when they meet in September
Your letter of 13th re T&S Canal has been sent to our Chairman, Mr Margetson
I am unable to obtain a purchaser for Miss Asbury's shares
Re letter of 11th a list of all Committee Officers has been sent to you. Re accounts please contact Dudbridge and Sons
Repairs referred to in notice of 2nd July have been completed
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for July 1924
Miss Asbury's letter of administration and share certificates were returned to Moodie & Sons on 28th June with advice to contact Little & Bloxam about formalities for their transfer
Re canal rates to Ryeford and Ebley, which pre-war were 6d and 9½d per ton, your suggestion re Ebley is 1½d less than pre-war rate, despite our increased costs. How much extra trade would you be able to get at this rate?
Your letter of 20th August will be put before committee when they meet on 17th
Your letter of 28th July will be put before committee when they meet on 17th
Re breakage in pipe in towing path near Bonds Mill make certain bank is safeguarded during repairs and that pipe is properly surrounded by clay to prevent leaks
Copy of 413 (which is replaced by pencilled note)
Will discuss proposed closure of T&S Canal at meeting on Tuesday 16th and promptly communicate result to you
Will council let our committee examine the rent role of T&S Canal and allow Mr Snape to provide us with information relating to accounts?
Committee granted permission as per your letter of 9th Sept. A quit rent of 1s per annum is suggested
Committee members will be informed of your letter of 16th
The terms in your letter of 18th July are only ones on which committee are willing to waive forfeiture. Committee supposed your client would not be disposed to purchase the property
We are getting on with fixing the gate at Bowbridge. I understand the parish councils at Chalford, Thrupp and Minchinhampton are to inspect canal. We would need three men for a fortnight to clear weed from Chalford pound.
You have been using firearms on our premises in Framilode against the bye-laws, for which a fine of £5 can be applied for each offence
You have been using firearms on our premises in Framilode against the bye-laws, for which a fine of £5 can be applied for each offence
Owing to accident at Gas House Bridge it is unsafe. Road over bridge must be closed on Friday to enable repairs
Your motor lorry damaged Gas House Bridge on 22nd causing £2 damage. Bridge not intended for such traffic
Re widened bridge over Stroudwater at Bristol Road to be opened by Lady Darell at 11am on 3rd October. She will then open new section of bridge over River Frome. Committee presence invited.
Request for quote for timber
Request for quote for timber
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for August 1924
Please supply promised plans for cables at Dudbridge and Ryeford. There may be insufficient metalling for the cable to cross at Ryeford Bridge
Acknowledging receipt of Probate for W Davis
Acknowledging receipt of Income Tax Notice 4917 Painswick which has been sent to Dudbridge & Sons
Enclosing Income Tax Notices and noting that any appeal must be made within 21 days of 10th October
I told your engineer that they should have a watchman posted during work on cables at Dudbridge and Ryeford. I am expecting to receive proper notice of the work at Ryeford, not verbal as at Dudbridge
Acknowledging receipt of letter of 15th re T&S Canal
Returning probate for W Davis and Share Certificates 181 & 182 in names of his executors
Bill for 10s for recording change of ownership of Share Certificates 181 & 182
No objection to proposed work providing company can give 6 months notice as the land proposed for the stay is a potential building site
Agreement of 24th Jan 1914 allow both sides to give 6 months notice for terminating agreement. Only seeking to clarify that should the company ever decide to use the land it can have the pole removed
Returning cheque. I cannot accept in view of breach of covenant re premises at Wallbridge. PS Rent for Wharf House due 29th September £4 5s
Re Gas House Bridge, the company has decided to let the matter drop
Please confirm your phoned quote for oak planks of 5s 6d per cu ft
Enclosing share certificates 57 & 107 made out to Charles Asbury
John White will show you a leak from the lock at his house. It occurred when water was 2ft 6ins off the level. As rather a serious leakage you had better take it in hand at once.
Your letter of 27th October is receiving every attention
Your letter of today's date is receiving every attention
Have sent Notice of Assessment re Directors Fees to our auditors, Dudbridge & Sons
Enclosing Notice of Assessment re Directors Fees. Any appeal must be within 21 days of 27th October
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for September 1924
Committee surprised I have not collected tolls due from you for barges passed over this canal. Let me have a cheque by return as auditors about to examine accounts
Enclosing copy of circular sent to traders re closing of T&S Canal
Mr Margetson would like copy of Memorial sent to Ministry of Transport for an order to abandon the T&S Canal
Thank you for copy of Memorial
Your letter of 17th will be put before committee at its meeting today
Committee met today and placed your letter of 18th before Chairman, Mr Margetson
Committee require cheque for tonnage at your very earliest convenience
Mr Margetson will meet you for lunch at the Imperial Hotel, Stroud at 1.45 on 27th.
I had letter from J Cook re water at the Bridge. Needs red lamps to prevent accidents. How low (below the level of the old weir) should we want the water at Bonds Mill to do the piling? Phone me at 11
No room left for stable after new works at Pike Bridge. Committee suggest a cash compensation. Please take steps to remove clay spread over the hard yard
There is no immediate likelihood of company paying a dividend
Navigation has been asked to call a meeting at 3pm on 27th of bodies interested in formulating objections to Ministry of Transport re proposed closure of T&S Canal
No immediate change taking place at Eastington. A meeting called at 3pm on 27th of bodies interested in formulating objections to Ministry of Transport re proposed closure of T&S Canal
Your letter of 24th will be placed before committee on 17th December
Navigation has been asked to call a meeting at 3pm on 27th of bodies interested in formulating objections to Ministry of Transport re proposed closure of T&S Canal
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for October 1924
Your letter of 25th will be put before next committee meeting. If the Stroudwater Canal should close there will be serious unemployment
List of companies taking water from T&S Canal and Stroudwater Navigation
Your offer of £15 towards the repair of the bank at Bonds Mill, and also settle for the delivery of clay for the job, to our committee. Hope to commence work Wednesday or Thursday
Owing to circumstances the company are unable to retain you on its regular staff. I give you a fortnights notice to leave from 12th December
Mrs Penn has not sent her rent, £8 2s 6d, due 29th September. You have her agreement
Committee would like a reply to my letter of 24th November re Stable & Wharf at Eastington
Acknowledging receipt of cheque. [Details of how much and who from unreadable]
Thanks for letter re barge "Annie"". 25s is a very modest amount. Do you intend to send an account to Messrs Bowater. PS I was thinking 1s 6d per week would not be unreasonable"
List of companies along T&S Canal to Chalford
Continuation of 457
Continuation of 458? Lists boat owners, coal merchants at Stroud and others along T&S Canal to Chalford
Re letter of 30th users of canal bridges accept all risks and are responsible for any damage
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for November 1924
Glad to hear clay is being removed from wharf. Presume you will fill in hollow with hard material
General Half-year Meeting will be held at Wallbridge at 3.30 on 28th Jan. PS When can you do audit?
Statement of tolls received for through traffic to T&S Canal for year ending 30th September 1924
Tolls for through traffic to T&S Canals, 1922-3: £322 0s 8d 1923-4: £335 11s 7d
Bridge was only built for local traffic at that time of construction. If you require a heavy furniture van it should remain on the further side of the bridge from your house and be loaded up there.
Bridge was only built for local traffic at that time of construction, therefore I cannot grant permission to haul stone over the bridge.
Shares not quoted. Last sale took place in June 1923 @ £20
Your letter of 28th March stated that the Gloucester Harbour Board would accept a subscription of £1 1s
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for December 1924
Thanks for report on T&S Canal. Please supply account of fee.
Order for oak pieces for Westfield Lock Bottom Gates to be delivered into boat
Your letter re T&S Canal will be placed before the Committee when they meet on the 18th
Re meeting I am instructed to ask for a fixed appointment for Saturday morning for report to committee
Enclosing letter from Ministry of Transport that Committee want you to deal with
Requesting quote for iron to be delivered to Eastington Canal Yard
Your letter of 13th will be placed before Committee on 18th
Committee have decided to raise your rent to £45 a year to include the extra wharf room(?) marked out
Riding bicycles on the towpath of the canal is against the Regulations. Committee cannot agree to request
Committee thank you for trouble you have taken re T&S Canal
Committee remind you that your account for tonnage for December & January is still unpaid
Committee cannot see its way to continuing to subscribe
Accepting estimate from 21st July 1924 for 18 pieces of oak for Westfield Lock at Eastington
Thank you for your letter re T&S Canal which was before the Committee at its last meeting
Enclosing account for Abdela & Mitchell Ltd amounting to £15 10s
The unusual overflow into the River Frome is due to abnormal weather, We have the right to turn water into the river when carrying out repairs. Perhaps G&B Canal could do something to mitigate floods.
County Surveyor says Lady Darell will open Pike Bridge at Eastington at 11am on Thursday 5th March
County Surveyor says Lady Darell will open Pike Bridge at Eastington at 11am on Thursday 5th March
County Surveyor says Lady Darell will open Pike Bridge at Eastington at 11am on Thursday 5th March
County Surveyor says Lady Darell will open Pike Bridge at Eastington at 11am on Thursday 5th March
Enclosing letters from Ministry of Transport and Inspector of Taxes
Enclosing Statistics of Traffic for January 1925
Thank you for letter of 28th February which will be placed before Committee on 18th
Acknowledging receipt of letter of 7th which has been passed on to our auditors.
Sorry for delay in Return of Employees. Perhaps you did not get the List of Members of Committee we sent
Your tonnage for Jan & Feb amounts to £23 3s 10d. For Committee I need your explanation of the alteration of the weights on Providence bringing Staffordshire coal. Please check tolls for 29th Jan
Listing promises of financial support for the T&S Canal amounting to £506
Committee suggest £2 2s per annum as your contribution for the financial support of the T&S Canal
Thank you for your letter of 16th. The Committee will give the matter attention as early as possible
There is nothing in your letter of 18th that alters the conclusion determined in my previous letters
Enclosing demands from Inspector of Taxes for £58 10s Income Tax, and letter from Ministry of Transport
Your demand note has been forwarded to our auditors
Your letter has been forwarded to our auditors
Committee have no objection to your fixing a small gas engine in your shed. Rent will increase by £2 a year
Committee unwilling to accept your offer for the extra ground you occupied. Minimum acceptable rent £40
Enclosing letter from W Hopson. Extra land 60 sq yds + 144 sq yds wharf room Rent from June 24th £40
Thank you for cheque of £16 5s for Mrs Penn's rent
Company has declared no dividend since July 1922, when 10s per share was paid less income tax
Offers of support for T&S Canal came to £500 a year. [Rest of letter unreadable but likely to be as 492]
Offers of support for T&S Canal came to £500 a year, I believe navigations will continue support for 2 years
Offers of support for T&S Canal came to £500 a year, I believe navigations will continue support for 2 years
If railways gain full control of transport rates in area following closure of T&S Canal your company will suffer
If railways gain full control of transport rates in area following closure of T&S Canal your company will suffer
Re Staffordshire coal, we take the gauged weight as recorded on Worc & Birm Canal ticket. Please send cheque
Last sale took place in 1923 @ £20 per share
