[13] Text about the survey of the ground at St Peter’s, Walworth, London, 22 May 1823

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SM 54/8/5 (Flap)

Purpose

[13] Text about the survey of the ground at St Peter’s, Walworth, London, 22 May 1823

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(Flyer) Sir / I have Excavated the ground / to the depth of 5 feet 6 in.. in two different / places and find on the surface to the / depth of 1 foot 3 in_ good mold or black / earth. And for 3 feet 6 in below that a strata / of strong Clay & Gravel mixed together / all below the dimensions given a loose / Gravel and Quick Sand / the Water Rises within 4 feet / of the surface of the ground / W^m. Craib- / Badge Sone 2 Vols

Signed and dated

22 May 1823
22nd My

Medium and dimensions

Pen on laid paper (160 x 120)

Hand

Signed by William Craib

Watermark

Although only part of the watermark is visible, it almost certainly matches the fuller versions of entries under SM 54/8/5.

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Drawing

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