| Description | Docketed "Distinction between the improvements carrying on by the Corporation of Hull and the Dock Company. Must have the two six horse sliding valve engines for the Hull Docks. Confirms the order for the other two and expects to have some occasion to order many more. Will dispense with a man from us for Ireland. Shakespear to go to the Wisbech engine. New dock likely to take place at Blackwall for the East India trade. Himself appointed engineer. Orders another 36 inch pumping engine for the East India Docks. Materials for the Isle of Dogs engine wanted." |