The Elie Harbour Act, 1857
WHEREAS it would be of great Advantage to the Public if the Harbour of Elie in the County of Fife, belonging to William Baird Esquire, Proprietor of the Lands and Barony of Elie, were improved and enlarged, and additional Piers, Quays, and other Works were constructed for the Accommodation of Vessels resorting thereto: And whereas considerable Sums have already been expended on the said Harbour, and the said William Baird is willing at his own Cost to improve and enlarge the same, and in cons...