Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London during the Eighteenth Century; Vol. 2 (of 2): Including the Charities, Depravities, Dresses, and Amusements etc.Malcolm, James Peller
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Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London during the Eighteenth Century; Vol. 2 (of 2): Including the Charities, Depravities, Dresses, and Amusements etc.
Malcolm, James Peller
London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
"1st, For furnishing Edinburgh stones, or stones of the like
quality, for the carriage-way of the said streets, at the
Quarry, according to the dimensions following, _viz._ of four
and five inches thick (and a few of six for the kennels), and
not less than nine inches deep, and for delivering the same
at the places where they may be most conveniently shipped.
2dly, For freight and delivery at such wharf or wharfs, near
Westminster-bridge, as the Commissioners shall direct.
3dly, For carriage from the said wharf or wharfs to the said
streets, or any of them, as the Surveyor shall direct.
4thly, For paving of the carriage-way of the said streets
with the said stones, supplying the best Thames sand,
labourers, and all incidental charges (except only removing
the old pavement, and leveling the ground), according to such
dimensions as shall be set out by the Surveyor, and under
such inspection of the Surveyor as is directed by the Act of
Parliament.
5thly, For paving the footways of the said streets with the
best Purbeck pavement, and a curb of Purbeck or Moor stone
twelve inches broad, and seven inches thick, leveling the
ground, finding all materials and workmanship, according to
such levels and such dimensions as shall be directed and
appointed by the Surveyor, and under his inspection, as the
said Act directs; as likewise for re-laying such part of the
old footways as shall be directed by the Surveyor.
6thly, Persons willing to contract may make their Proposals
for the whole, or any part, of the said works; and for
keeping the same in repair for the term of ten years; the
said works being to be completed within one year from the 3d
of May next.
Note, The number of square yards of the carriage-way is about
20,000; and the quantity of stones to be contracted for will
be 7000 tons, to be delivered in London, within the space
of one year from the 3d of May 1763 to the 3d of May 1764,
according to the following proportions, _viz._ 600 tons in
the month of May, 800 tons in each of the months of June,
July, August, and September, 500 in October, 400 in each of
the months of November, December, and January, and 500 tons
in each of the months of February, March, and April.
Proposals in writing, sealed up, to be delivered in at
Westminster-bridge office, Old Palace-yard, Westminster, on
or before Tuesday the 12th of April next.
By order of the Commissioners,
GEORGE BOX, _Clerk_."
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