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Ref NoMS 3147/3/371/21
TitleLetter. James Bateman (Manchester) to Matthew Boulton (Soho).
LevelItem
Date11 Jun 1782
DescriptionSending a sketch of the cotton machinery. The most populous manufacturing parts of his neighbourhood are near to coal supplies, therefore Boulton & Watt’s engines could successfully be introduced. If Matthew Boulton will send him a model, he will show it to various people, and if he had a small engine, this would help more. Bateman’s man has promised he will draw a regular plan of a cotton manufactory if Matthew Boulton wants one, but he is not dependable. Has tried to find out the price of Arkwright’s large new building.
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LanguageEnglish
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