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would be in time for shipment, otherwise they must lie in my warehouse for a month or six weeks, or two months.
12. The rapid transit of these goods by means of a Railroad would enable you to effect those orders on which you at present have these difficulties?
Yes. I sent the order on Thursday night; they would not be able to make the glass till Monday; it will be positively ready on Tuesday, and if I could get it on Wednesday morning it would be in sufficient time. It is for Demerara, and I must bring it up by coach to get it in time. They are shades for candlesticks, and I cannot send the candelabras out without the shades.
Three months ago I had a large order for arms; it is not for me to say where they were going; but they were wanted directly; I did not get them all in time, and many were thrown on my hands, although I shipped some of them at three o'clock on Saturday.
17. Do you then, in point of fact, find from experience that expedition and certainty as to the article you want to export is of the greatest importance to you in your trade?
It is most invaluable to us.
18. If a Railroad was established between Birmingham and London, would it be a considerable benefit to your trade?
Certainly; I am quite sure my business would increase very considerably.
Mr. John Dillon.—p. 165.
1. Are you a silk manufacturer in the city of London?
Yes.
2. Are you in partnership with Mr. Morrison, the member for Ipswich?
I am.
3. Have you long been extensively engaged in the Coventry and Manchester trade?
For some years.
