1914-1919
Gloucestershire Archives D1180/9/13
Letters sent during the First World War between January 1914 and February 1919
Application for Dock House to be rented at £12 per annum accepted but details of occupants needed
Ship Inn at Wallbridge. Quoting rent due from Smith & Sons Ltd
Request for cheque for damages to Ryeford Bridge
Receipt for payment of angling licences
What are you doing about the overhanging and dangerous trees as per my last letter
Received dividend request signed by Walter Charles Stanton
I can meet you on Saturday afternoon.
Price of oak scantling to be discussed at next committee
Lock Keeper who resides near Pike Bridge could meet you at any time and point out what is required if you could give me one days notice. PS three trees above Newtown Lock and two or three close to Pike Lock which should be cut down. Lopping of overhanging branches needed between Pike Lock and Roving Bridge
Please caution your boys that it is not acceptable to throw ashes from the towpath into the canal
You have been appointed Treasurer in place of Mr Abell.
Acceptance of estimate for timber, Order to be forwarded in due course
Enclosing money received for through traffic on the canal up to 30 Sept 1914
Enclosing payment for telephone calls £1:4:1
Agree to pay for table set, wall plugs not required at present
Sharpness New Docks Co Bridges Case - additional copies of the judgements of the House of Lords received
Elver catchers - thank you for your report - they should be warned that they should not be on Company's land at Framilode but that they could apply to the Company for permission to do so
My son will call on you tomorrow at 6pm.
Arranging to meet at Roving Bridge at 5.45 prior to meeting with Mr Bush
Payment for calls up to 15th Feb 8s 2d
Police dealing with elver catchers. Please inform Mr Boucher that he and his ferry have no right to land on Company enclosed premises except if he is engaged in navigation of a boat entering or leaving the canal or going to and from a boat navigating the canal.
Offer of Ship Inn' premises at Wallbridge for rent as close to the canal and you could have the oil brought by water.
Offer to show around the premises at Wallbridge re possible location of oil tank close to canalside
Committee informed of the meeting with your son re the trees at Eastington
Receipt of Tenancy Agreement for the Canal House at Eastington
I have written to Mr Boucher about his use of our land as a thoroughfare for which he does not have our permission
It has been reported that you have been making a thoroughfare around the fence at Framilode and making use of the Company's land for your private business. If you do not gain the Company's consent the matter will be handed to the Solicitors. Also any damage done to Company property must be repaired by you. Please reply as soon as possible.
Enclosing 30s to be deposited in Company's account
Enclosing £1 re local calls on Company's account
Enclosed are letters from Messrs Little & Whittingham re the Ship Inn at Wallbridge
Acknowledging receipt of copies of letters re Ship Inn at Wallbridge to be forwarded to Chairman
The Company has no objection to work proposed at Dudbridge to be carried out
I have a meeting with the Committee on 21st and will be addressing your letter re dues on coal from the Sharpness Docks to Saul Junction. Could you let me have cost of dues on all goods. Some Mill owners are saying Railway coal is cheaper and there is serious Railway competition between Stonehouse and Chalford
I have received notice from Sharpness Docks that they are intending to double the toll on coal from Sharpness to the Stroud Canal. Please give me your view on this as soon as possible to discuss with the Committee.
I have received notice from Sharpness Docks that they are intending to double the toll on coal from Sharpness to the Stroud Canal. Please give me your view on this as soon as possible to discuss with the Committee.
Enclosed is copy of Accounts for year ending 31st March 1915
Could I have an update on the trees at Eastington
Request for payment of overdue rent and rates
Shall I wait until you have inspected second weighbridge before adjustments are done to weighbridge mentioned in your letter
I cant see how we can help Mr Field, having regard to the charges already in force with Mr Ayliff and others.
Please let me have your application for wages
Acknowledging receipt of enclosures to be forwarded to Chairman. Re Mr Gardom's letter paragraph 3, here letters from Messrs Critchley Bros and Messrs Gyde Bishop. I have telephoned several traders who have promised to write
Forwarding letters from Messrs S G Bailey and Co. and Messrs Howard & Powell re canal tolls
Forwarding letter from Stroud Brewery Co. Ltd re canal tolls
The Company are at present not in a position to accede to your request re Severn Sand
Thank you for your report on the Weighbridges
Regarding Severn Sand, the Company are unable to grant the preference you requested due to trade and rates being fixed by Act of Parliament
Letter enclosed from Messrs C Hooper & Sons Ltd re canal tolls
The Surveyor of Taxes in Stroud informs me that the rate of income tax is 1s 8d in the pound
Please contact me about your interest in the Ship Inn at Wallbridge and for what purpose you might use it. The Committee will discuss the proposal and suggest a rent
Please furnish me with details of how figures you sent were arrived at
Thank you for your letter re trees at Eastington I will be glad to report the to committee your intention to carry out the necessary work
I will contact Mr Turier to carry out repairs
Please carry out repairs on weighbridge at Dudbridge
Slight discrepancy in figures but agree to accept figures supplied so please send cheque at your convenience
£1 dividend paid into account of Capt R Caruthers Little at Lloyds Bank as requested
Acknowledging receipt of two cheques for the Ship Inn at Wallbridge
Please remit £1 2s 9d as payment for repair of damage done by you at Ryeford
Please remit payment of account as it stands.
You may enter the premises of the Ship Inn at Wallbridge prior to 24th June at a cost of £1
Enclosing account for spikes returned by train. Can I deduct from next account or will you send cash?
Re Ship at Wallbridge. I acknowledge receipt of £1. Mr Hopson has necessary instructions
Request for rent due to Company for property at Wallbridge.
Acknowledging receipt of letter re tolls on the Thames & Severn Canal to be forwarded to Chairman
Please reply to my letter re Wayleave Rentals
Please drop me a line about how you propose to pay rents due so that I can put this to the Committee
You application for Wharf House has been accepted at a rent of £11 10s per annum. I will let you know when agreement is ready
Ship Inn - as your occupation is that of a Scotch Draper the Royal Insurance Co. has raised the Property Rate premium. Please forward the increase to me as soon as possible
Acknowledging receipt of letter and enclosures re Workmen's Compensation
I have received your letter and it is receiving my attention
I enclose letters received from the Canal Association re bridges
I have received six forms and those required will be filled in and returned. Apologies for omitting to forward the returns sooner.
Re: premises at Dudbridge. Please make your offer for renting the house, stables and little offices. The Milk carts can be put in the warehouse at the bottom of the yard.
Enclosing £1 as payment for A/C due
Enclosing cheque for £5 re Workman's Compensation Insurance
Please could your Surveyor look at the section of the Canal Wharf at Dudbridge leased by Mr Mourbey who has fitted a gas engine and a saw bench
As my father is very ill and I cannot leave the office, I will arrange for the Lock Keeper at Eastington (if you are agreeable to this) to meet with you as he knows what needs to be done
Stating the rates of the dividend paid over last 2 years
20s enclosed to be paid into Company's A/C
Acknowledge receipt of letter and enclosures
Re: Workers Compensation. Wages paid to year ending June 1915 £505 6s
Letter giving two weeks notice to leave Company's service and vacate the house at Wallbridge
Wharf House - acceptance of offer to rent the property for £14 per annum
Arrangements have already been made for post you mention
I will put your offer for the Stable and Loft at Wallbridge before the Committee on 18th Sept
Tenancy agreement for Wharf House is ready for your signature please call in to office to sign. Cost 23s including stamp duty
Please contact me about repairs needed at Wharf House, Dudbridge
Enclosed is signed tenancy agreement for Wharf House plus £1 3s by Mr Lee
Please contact Little and Whittingham re transfer of shares
Reminder of rents due from Council for bathing in the canal
Enclosed is Probate of the Will of Mr R Ellett registered in Company Share book + A/C for fee
Received transfer and two certificates + PO
Not clear
I am arranging repairs for the mud boat. Please let me know your arrangements for another boat
Please let me know number of timbers you have put in Wharf at Dudbridge, when first load was deposited and last load removed. This is for my half yearly accounts
Dividend Warrant c/3 9205 has been returned to me marked 'discharged irregular'. I have been appointed Clerk and Secretary to the Company following my father's death and I signed the above warrant and paid it into bank to the Credit of the Company. If it is necessary for the gentleman in whose name the stock stands to sign please forward the relevant form.
I inform you of my appointment as Clerk and Surveyor of the Company and enclose Policy No G37665 for endorsement. Please return as soon as possible
I have received Dividend Order to fill in, sign and return to you together with Dividend Warrant
Acknowledging receipt of letter re Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation Company's 'Maud' I will put this before the Committee
Please let me have further particulars as to what you propose to do with the buildings at Wallbridge as soon as possible.
Notice to vacate Canal Lock House at Dudbridge this week to allow new tenant to move in
Notice to vacate the house as soon as possible as new tenant wishes to move in.
Acknowledging letter received. No likely purchases at present but will let you know when available
I have let the little office at Dudbridge Wharf so please let me have the key as soon as possible.
Committee has decided there will be no further extension to your tenancy after 29th as house has been relet
Enclosed are names and addresses as required (Mr Lane, Mr Hopson)
Deposit ?
Enclosing completed dividend form and dividend warrant for payment due 30th June for audit
Letter about warrant being returned for alteration?
Acknowledging receipt of lease for former Ship Inn Wallbridge
Re: Stroud Electric Company - cheque received £1 10s. Work laying cables to commence
Enclosed is a signed Withdrawal Requisition form and deposit notes to £101 1s 11d. Please send a cheque for £100 and deposit £1 1s 11d to the Company's account
Jacob Rice & Sons will contact you re your enquiry about coal from Staffordshire
I have received your letter re town Sewer at Wallbridge
I have received cheque for signature and deposit receipt No 5079 £1 1s 11d
Received Contract Note re purchase of £100 War Stock plus cheques £3 3s 3d which I have forwarded to Chancery Lane Safe Deposit Co.
Enclosed cheque for payment to Company's A/C £3 3s 3d
Received Telephone costs
Enclosed is cheque for telephone wire to this office
I am preparing the transfer book as requested (Mullings to Wood)
Request for payment of outstanding account as soon as possible £1 4d
Received Stock Receipt for £110: 41/2% War Stock and form of Request for transmission of dividends by post
Request for approximate cost of timber of size required, whether price is likely to rise and what was cost before war
Re: Stroud Electric Lighting - seal required for engrossment will be available at next Committee Meeting
Tenancy Agreement for Stable and Loft at Wallbridge received
Enclosing cheque for £3
A new tenant (Mr F W Lee) at the Wharf House will be paying all due rates to you from 25th Dec. Please let me know if any interim rates are due which will be paid by the Company
Tenancy agreement for Mr Lee (Stables at Wallbridge) will be ready for sealing at next Committee Meeting
Can you tell me value of Withy tops and when last cut (Company cut ?1899/1900)
Arranging meeting re proposed traffic on the Canal
Withys were cut 3 years ago and you must not lop without Company permission
Informing Cadburys of tolls and sizes of locks on the canal
Not clear
Mr Tyler has been notified re tenancy of shed
Cheque sent £4 2s 6d for telephone calls
Further copies of tolls sent and acknowledgement of your objection in general to tolls in force
My previous letter was the decision of the Committee
Request for payment of A/C due
Further request for payment of over due A/C
Referring to your letter re Ryeford Wharf the County Council will contact the District Surveyor
