| Description | Letters from Eidingtoun Smeaton Hutton from 1804 and 1805. Hutton was an engine erector and engineer based in Manchester until late 1805, when he moved to Scotland. He worked on a wide variety of engines, liaised with Boulton Watt & Co.’s customers and directed junior engine erectors. He also worked on gas lighting installations. His correspondence was kept in yearly bundles. This bundle is entirely for 1805, with the exception of one letter. The letters are dated as follows: No. 1. 1804 Nos. 2-29. 1805 |