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I consider the Theatre with certain additions described below to be perfectly safe..
The Roof
1st require the support of additional ... the roof is unnecessary, the construction being good and if anything with too much timber. The Straps connecting the Queen Posts with the Tie Beam should be strengthened :- 1587.172.
... does not I consider be supported by columns.. From the fact of the Queen Posts not bearing down on the Tie Beams is conclusive in my mind it is self-supporting... To insert the intermediate Columns now would mean reconstruction.
I repeat the soundness of the Galleries which in themselves are supported by Trusses of a very substantial description..
2nd ... those Straps should exist and properly fitted to the Tie Beam and Queen Post.
3rd With regard to the walls I see nothing to be alarmed about fractures and if the Wall is out a little at the top I think it occurred while the work was going on and not since.. I consider it unnecessary and ...