Notes and Queries, Vol. III, Number 83, May 31, 1851 / A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various

William Fisher Hobbs, Esq., Boxted Lodge, Colchester.

Edward John Hutchins, Esq., M.P., Eaton Square, London.

Samuel Morton Peto, Esq., M.P., Great George Street.

Colonel George Alexander Reid, M.P., Bulstrode Park, Bucks.

William Tite, Esq., F.R.S., Lowndes Square, London.

William Wilshere, Esq., The Frythe, Welwyn, Herts.

This Company is empowered to execute—

1. All works of Drainage (including Outfalls through adjoining Estates), Irrigation, Reclaiming, Enclosing, and otherwise improving Land.

2. To erect Farm Homesteads, and other Buildings necessary for the cultivation of Land.

3. To execute Improvements, under Contract, with Commissioners of Sewers, Local Boards of Health, Corporations, Trustees, and other Public Bodies.