1914-1919
Gloucestershire Archives D1180/9/13
Letters sent during the First World War between January 1914 and February 1919
List of Collieries delivering to this district, cost of tolls paid for deliveries via Birmingham, fee paid for hire and boat and Captains wages. Continued
From last page: Tolls from Stourport, cost of boat hire and Captains wages
Sir W H Marling would like a delivery of coal sent to Wallbridge, Boat to be arranged when prices have been agreed directly with Sir Marling
Sir W H Marling would like a delivery of coal sent to Wallbridge, Boat to be arranged when prices have been agreed directly with Sir Marling
Re Share No 96 in the name of A Stanton which is to be purchased by Walter Charles Stanton Esq and fee for entering claim
Sir W H Marling would like a delivery of coal sent to Dudbridge, Boat to be arranged when prices have been agreed directly with Sir Marling
Agreement that Mr Dangerfield can rent a stable at Dudbridge
Re arrears of way leave charged to 1912
Acknowledging receipt of postal order for payment requested 28 Jan (share 96).
Acknowledging receipt of letter
Acknowledging receipt of letter
Confirming that tenancy of stables at Dudbridge commences 1st Feb but can take possession tomorrow
Dividend paid for share 96 from 1st November 1913
Give keys to stables at Dudbridge to Mr Dangerfield
Shares Nos.8, 137, 138 transfer of these to be arranged: two to Arthur William Stanton and one to Walter Charles Stanton
Your letter will be put before the Committee 18th March
Value of shares for probate £25
Arrangements for a delivery of coal to Sir W Marling from Cannock Old Coppice Colliery, including preferred delivery route to be taken
Mr Rice is arranging boat for delivery of Sir W Marling's coal. Is requested route acceptable and any extra expenses involved.
Tolls received in respect of through traffic from T&S Canal up to 30th Sept 1913 £398 6s11d
Your letter will be put before Committee 18th March
Re charges for the delivery of Sir W Marling's coal
Enclosing copy of agreement between Stroudwater Navigation Co and Post Master General for you to look at.
Acknowledging receipt of original Share Certificate No.175 (Arthur Henry Stanton) which had been replaced when lost
Acknowledging receipt of probate for C H Stanton, Shares in his name to be claimed by executor. which can be done at next Committee Meeting on 18th March if correct forms are complete
Committee has agreed to subscribe 4 guineas to the fundraising for the Sharpness New Dock Co. in their litigation with the City of Worcester relative to the strength of bridges under present day heavy traffic conditions
Reference shares No's 8, 137, 186 which are in your name. One share can be transferred to W C Stanton on completion of the relevant from and stamped together with No. 96. 8 &137 will then be in your name and 96 &186 for W C Stanton
Requesting meeting to discuss a route for Electric Cable with Chairman of the Gas Co. (E Little, Rowcroft)
Request to go through list of rents etc before sending it to London
Your letter received and will be discussed 18th March
Acknowledgement of letter received re agreement between Co. and Postmaster General. Meeting to take place between this office and Government Official to enable correct list of rents to be sent to Postmaster General.
Please make arrangements to meet Mr Little from the Gas Co on site, to discuss placing a pole on their property near Gas House Bridge
Request for wayleave payments due up to December 1913
Acknowledgement of letter received to be put before the Committee on 18th March
Acknowledgement of letter received re cost of carrying on canal, suggest contact James Smart, Chalford to discuss costs. List of toll charges also included
Re discrepancy in weight of coal received for Sir William Marling asking for allowances to be made in the cost
Requesting payment for repairs carried out on Swing Bridge at Saul due to damage caused by you on 27 Feb
Letter to cancel order No. 73 for timber, a replacement order will be sent
Request for information (11 questions) regarding damage done to Saul Bridge, with a PS not to show this letter to anyone.
Please could Mr Larque? call me about stone received for repair of wharves at Eastington and Stonehouse
Acknowledging receipt for payment for toll charges for delivery of coal from Cannock Chase
Claim for 15s for damage done by timber wagon - being cost of repair carried out by Mr G Gabb of Saul
Empty the Dorothy on the off side of Westfield Lock as she may be needed at Sharpness, if she is not required she can be reloaded at Wallbridge
Repeating the claim for payment for damages, if not received the matter will be forwarded to the Company's Solicitors
Enclosing postal order (£1:17:6) for payment of calls
The G&B Canal joins at Saul Junction and the Thames & Severn at Wallbridge but cannot proceed further than Chalford due to shortness of water. Return Toll to Wallbridge 15s, 10s single
Agreeing to £1 per annum re overhead cable at Gas Works
Offering 2s 6d per week to hire outside help so she could continue weighing at Dudbridge
PO enclosed for payment of account and requesting book prior to audit
Receipt of transfer of share 186 (A Stanton to W Stanton). Please get transfer of share 96 stamped so a certificate can be made our
Acknowledging receipt of postcard, details of which will be discussed at next Committee Meeting
Acknowledging receipt of transfer
Wood & Rowe are having boat load of sand from Tewkesbury and will pay canal charges direct - so let them pass
Committee will discuss the report about gambling on the tow path at their next meeting.
Re Saul Bridge. Please pay 5s in addition to 10s paid to cover repairs by blacksmith
Shares Certificates 96 and 186 in name of W Stanton. Plus 2 share certificates in your name 8 + 137. Fee to be paid 10s. You could make claim for shares of late C W Stanton at next meeting on 6th May
The Company Solicitors would like a plan of the intended position of the Cable on the Canal near the Gas Works at Downfield. Also requesting use of the name and style in which the Co is usually described in other Wayleave agreements.
Take the longboat 'Mary 'from Stroud Wharf, fill her at Wallbridge and take her to John White at Eastington at your earliest opportunity. Also call in to office when in the area.
Re Effluent Drain. Enclosed account for 10s. The Company will contact the Council when the road over the drain needs repairing.
Following the meeting of the Committee re your letter from Mrs Lewis, the repairs to the Camp Sheeting on the side of the Canal at the Anchor Inn Ryeford are the duty of the owner of the property
Sir W Marling is requesting another delivery of coal as soon as possible, exactly as the last delivery.
Re shares 96 &186 and 8 &137 and receipt of PO 10s. Forms need to be completed for claim of shares of the late C H Stanton, plus you need to produce the Probate of the Will. PS please arrange for W Stanton to sign the transfer book of the Co for Share 186.
Enclosing certified copy of accounts of the Company to end of March 1914. Please return the extra copy with your particulars marked as usual.
Enclosing draft form for claim of shares. Plus acknowledgement of proposed attendance of A. W Stanton at next committee meeting 3.30pm on 20th.
Rents for year ending 31st March 1914 to be enclosed with letter 8th May
Covering letter for annual list of rents
Please let the company Solicitors have the plan as requested by me on 28 April so that they can draw up a draft agreement.
Receipt of cheque 10s re effluent drain at Dudbridge
Mr Rice hopes to have a boat at the Colliery this week for the coal for Sir William Marling and hope that you can get it loaded as soon as possible
Company will give another £4:4:0 to the fund following the successful appeal of the Worcester Corporation against the New Sharpness Dock for the case [re weights on bridges] to be taken to the House of Lords
Re collection of tithe asking for more information to put before Committee
Returning probate of will of late C H Stanton after registering in the Books of the Company. Share certificates made out in name of A Stanton to be forwarded in next few days.
This Canal is navigable from River Severn at Framilode (tidal lock) to Wallbridge near Stroud where it joins the T&S Canal. The toll payable at Saul Junction (G&B Canal) to Stroud is 10s single journey
Enclosing receipt for payment of 10s from Stroud Urban District Council as compensation to the Company for the effluent drain which has been constructed on land owned by the Company
The cost of use of canoes from Stonehouse to Saul Junction will be 10s as explained by the Lock Keeper,
As the boys will not be using any water the charge will be reduced to 7s 6d
Four share certificates sent in name of the claiming executor A Stanton 43, 44, 76 ,86
Cheque enclosed for delivery of coal to Dudbridge for Sir William Marling. I have deducted 10s 6d the Stroudwater Canal toll from the full price but as I have to send your receipt to Sir William I would appreciate a receipt for the full amount.
Letter acknowledging receipt of Certificates for shares 43, 44, 76 & 86 + cheque for £1 for registration fees. Requesting transfers by Wednesday for signing on Friday.
Re sale of Shares, no knowledge of likely purchaser at this time.
Referring to the draft order of the Board of Trade - funding provisions of Part II of the National Insurance Act 1911. There is seldom any changes in the workmen of the Canal Co. The number employed is limited and the work is ordinary maintenance of existing works, therefore the men are constantly in work and therefore any extra payment by the Company or the men would be unnecessary. Temporary workers are always consulted re unemployment contributions. This Company concurs with the Canal Association with the objections lodged by them with the Board of Trade.
Enclosing copy of letter sent to Secretary Labour Exchange and Unemployment Insurance Department Board of Trade (page 57)
Transfer of Share No. 76 to Mr H R Stanton will be ready for signature on Friday
P O enclosed for £1 re telephone charges
Cheque received 7s 6d. Charge for use of canal (not working locks) from June to end of year 10s
A/C for repair of entrance gates damaged by your traction engine at Wharf at Dudbridge
Receipt for £2:10:0 cheque received
Routes of the local canals
PO and stamps value 2s 6d received. 7s 6d more needed for a permit.
Returning 2s 6d as no letter received requesting permit
Enclosing account for weighing of coal from Messrs Hawkins. Cheque received for freight and tolls paid to Henry Rice.
Enclosing account for taking water from canal
Enclosing share No. 27 made out in your name Fee for this is 5/-
Request for blank copy of policy
£5 enclosed in respect of Excess Policy N0. 4788. plus request for 3 year policy details for committee to discuss
Shares 43,44,76,86,186 now ready, where do you want them sent?
Workmen's compensation. Enclosing PO for 6s 2d re wages adjustment excess No.4788/200146
Shares 43,,44,76,86,186 enclosed. Fee for each is 5/-
Blank Policy form received
Cheque received £1:5:0 for shares 43,44,76,86,186
Return of blank policy, no changes to be made
30s to be deposited
Motor boat - 10s per month pro rata. Discuss mooring with Lock keeper at Eastington
You can use of the three legs but I am not sure of their condition
Workmen's Compensation. Agreement to terms for three year policy with Excess Co.
The canal is navigable by barges up to 70 tons. T&S Canal is navigable to a short distance above Chalford
Please could you test weighbridges at Dudbridge and Wallbridge and inform me of any attention needed
Asking for explanation as to why two locks were broken near Framilode entrance
Asking for letter of explanation to put before Committee
Notice of intention of stoppage on Canal as per Railway and Canal Traffic Act 1888
Request for wording of clause mentioned and where Act of Parliament could be obtained.
Request for copy of Act of Parliament 23rd year of Henry VIII (1531) re use of Banks of the River Severn
Where can I get a copy of the above. Mr Wood says you are aware of this
Payments due for pipes over Canal Bridge at Ebley and pipes under towing path to your premises at Ebley
Acknowledgement of letter received re Mr Wood and clause
Requesting recollection of circumstances
Repairs completed
Acknowledging receipt of letter
Receipt of letter 28th Sept
Rebate of half of rent for next six months to be allowed if paid punctually
Enclosing £1 re telephone calls from 11 August
Enclosing 30s to be placed in Co. A/C
Please go to the police to report notice board and gate locks being removed at Framilode
Share values as at last sale and for probate purposes. Contact Company's solicitor for claiming transfer
No changes to terms from minutes passed at previous meeting
Enclosing extract from tenancy agreement for Eastington House
Please contact Mr Stanton re payment of dividend to Mrs E M Marshall
Informing him that Messrs Cox will be contacting re dividend for Mrs Marshall
Sale agreed for Osiers to Mr Jackson. He will pay you
You can have the osiers at the Junction at 6d per bundle (you need to cut) and pay the lock keeper
I am looking into the payment of Dividend into Lloyds Bank
Payment of telephone up to 14/10/15 £3:10:0
Enclosing account for coal from Messrs Hawkins, weighbridge tickets to follow
Quoting rates per ton on the Stroudwater, T&S and G&B canals
Please let me know of changes to occupation of the Wharf House and premises at Stonehouse
Do you propose to rent the house at Eastington from quarter to quarter subject to a quarters notice
Lock house at Eastington - please contact me about these premises
Enclosing weigh tickets. No receipt from Mr Rice yet
Receipt from Mr Rice and extra weigh ticket which was missed.
You can have the osiers at the Ocean at 6d per bundle (cut by you) please pay lock keeper at Eastington
Captain H Daubeny deceased, enclosures and fee (10s) received
Quoting costs of fishing licences and permits and terms under which they are allowed
Number and names for licences required
Share certificates No. 2, 125 in the names of Mabel Harriett Daubeny and yourself. Dividend £2 sent to National Provincial Bank of England, South Kensington as you requested
Overhanging trees causing problems, Also trees too close to lock at Pike Bridge up to Roving Bridge. The canal representative could meet your steward
Requesting reply re Dock House at Eastington
Enclosing 30s for deposit in Co. A/C
