Document 3, p 2
| rear with whole Timber close Piling 30 feet long fastned to Kirbs eaven | ||||
| with the top of the Wall, and upon this Wall or Basement, the Piers of the | ||||
| Bridge are to stand in their respective places. The accidents to be expected | ||||
| from great floods as above mentioned are by this means prevented, for the | ||||
| Bed of the river both above and below the Bridge will always be maintained | ||||
| nearly on a level with the top of the Wall or Basement of the Bridge. | ||||
| I had the honr to mention this method to Mr Aynsley when there was a | ||||
| doubt about the nature of the ground some time before their surveyor found | ||||
| out the Stratum of Clay, but he then looked upon the expence to exceed their | ||||
| abilities, but however after all, if ever a stable Bridge be made there I do not | ||||
| know any other means to Effect it-you will lay this before the gentlemen | ||||
| for their consideration. I write in hast to save Post & am. | ||||
| Sir | ||||
| your most obed humble Servt | ||||
| J Woller | ||||
Note: Copy letter from Mr Wooler, 19 July 1775, p 2
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