I have great pleasure in being able to continue to give a favourable report of the conduct of the sub-surveyors. (Signed) _John Loudon MᶜAdam._ 8th March, 1819. The foregoing is a true copy from the book of proceedings of the trustees of the Bristol turnpike roads. _Osborne & Ward_, Clerks. BRISTOL TURNPIKES. At a Meeting of the Trustees for the care of the several roads round the city of Bristol, holden on 7th December 1818, at the Guildhall in Bristol. THOMAS DANIEL, Esq. in the Chair. It appearing that under the triennial appointment of Mr. MᶜAdam, his office of general surveyor will cease on the 16th day of January next;— Ordered unanimously, That he be again appointed to that office for a further term of three years, at the same salary. Resolved unanimously, That the thanks of this meeting be given to Mr. MᶜAdam for the zeal and ability with which he has executed the very arduous duties of his office, from which it appears to this meeting that the most important advantages have resulted to the roads under his care. 8th March 1819. The foregoing is a true copy from the book of proceedings of the trustees of the Bristol turnpike roads. _Osborne & Ward_, Clerks. Does any part of that saving which is stated to have taken place on those roads, arise from an increase of revenue?—There has been a small increase of revenue, but whether arising from tolls or a better collection of the statute labour, I cannot take upon me to say; but that increase of revenue must be deducted from the saving of 2,700_l._, which appears in the treasurer’s hands. _Jovis, 11º die Martii, 1819._ _John Loudon MᶜAdam_, Esquire, called in; and Examined. Is there any part of your former evidence upon which you wish to give any further explanation to the Committee?—In consequence of the surprise and doubt expressed by some members of this honourable Committee, on that part of my evidence respecting the carrying a road over a morass in Somersetshire, and the proportions of the materials used upon that, and the part of the road with a rocky foundation, which I stated from memory, I thought it proper to write down to the treasurer of that road, to request the favour of him to send for the surveyor, and know the facts exactly from him. The treasurer, Mr. Phippen, who is a magistrate, sent a certificate, signed by the surveyor. There was a certificate, also, signed by Mr. Phippen; and with it there was a letter from Mr. Phippen, of explanation; both of which I wish to put in. [_The papers put in were as follow:_]