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Ref NoMS 3147/12/48/53
TitleLetter. Henry Wollaston Blake (Soho) to James Brown (—). 26 Jul. 1844.
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Date26 Jul 1844
DescriptionThe docket is on a separate sheet which has been attached to the letter. Docketed “Will send a drawing of the 270 horse engine beam and connecting rod. In treaty with Lees Kershaw & Co. for 2 100 horse engines. Mr. Eksrigg coming to London to see Cubitt’s engine. Opinion of Messrs. Rennie’s engine. Mr. Eskrigg has a letter of introduction to Mr. Brown and Mr. Humphreys [of Rennie’s]. About the prices for the Trident’s engines. Another idea for balancing the oscillating cylinders. Asks whether John Penn casts the gudgeons on the cylinder.”
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