London Docks Act 1856
WHEREAS by "The London Docks Act, 1828," it was amongst other things enacted, that the London Dock Company established by virtue of an Act passed in the Fortieth Year of the Reign of His then late Majesty should, for the Purposes therein mentioned, be and thenceforth continue One Body Politic and Corporate, by the Style and Name of "The London Dock Company:" And whereas at the Time of the passing of "The London Docks Act, 1853," the paid-up Capital Stock of the Company was Three millions six ...