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Ref NoMS 3147/12/23/13
TitleLetter. William Creighton (Soho) to James Watt Jr. (London). 18 Jul. 1818.
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Date18 Jul 1818
DescriptionOn the same sheet: Memorandum. 2nd set of experiments. Docketed “With the results deduced from the 2nd set of experiments with the Caledonia. Suggests indicator experiments in preference to raising the paddles. Thinks 4 paddles might be tried. Probable speed to be given by large paddle wheels (13 or 14 feet). Boiler for Mr. Coutt’s third engine. Hicks & Sons have ordered a 10 horse engine etc. Stone Pipe engines erecting near Stroud. Molyneux about to be visited by the Bailiffs. Mean time does not give speed of boat.”
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