An impassioned plea by an anonymous author to the Lord Mayor of London against the construction of new docks in Wapping. The author argues that the new docks would disrupt the local economy, displace residents, and cause environmental damage. The letter is a fascinating glimpse into the politics and social issues of 19th century London and a must-read for urban planners, historians, and anyone interested in the intersection of politics and community development. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.