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Ref NoMS 3147/12/27/135
TitleLetter. James Watt Jr. (Soho) to James Brown. 27 Jun. 1822.
LevelItem
Date27 Jun 1822
DescriptionThe address and docket are on a separate wrapper. Docketed “The longest time to be taken for working the Comet’s engines at the moorings. Encloses a letter from Mr. Roentgen. Necks of shafts for 30 horse Holyhead boats turned in length 8¾ inches but is an exception to the general rule of their length being as the diameter. Wants drawings of 3rd Holyhead boat. Waits suggestion as to bilge pumps. 14 diagonals in each wheel. Proposes curved paddle of wood.”
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