Source 4c: Extract from George Ellis’s memo, 2 November 1843

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The multiplication of catch gates is now a confessed error; but I apprehend that the extent to which it has been carried must be inquired into. Besides the oppressive effect of the numerous gates, I must add that I heard charges of partiality and injustice against Trustees for so placing gates as to exempt their own Tenants from paying Toll.

Glossary

multiplication

increase

confessed error

admitted mistake

apprehend

understand, think, know

oppressive

overwhelming, burdensome, demanding, unjust

partiality

likely to favour one group of people over another group

exempt

free, excuse

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