The report of Langley Edward's engineer, for amending the outfall of the Nene , securing the middle and north levels of the Fens, and other countries adjoining to them from inundations by breaches of the north and south banks of Moreton's Leame, and improving the navigation of the port of Wisbeach; and for better draining the lands above-mentioned.

Considerations on the danger and inexpediency of erecting a dam in the River Avon , in a letter to the Right Worshipful the Mayor of Bristol.

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Considerations on the danger and inexpediency of erecting a dam in the River Avon , in a letter to the Right Worshipful the Mayor of Bristol.