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MS 3147 - Boulton and Watt Collection - 1761 - 1977
3 - Correspondence and Papers - 1769 - 1895
371 - General Incoming Correspondence B, 1775 - 1785 - 1775 - 1785
371 - General Incoming Correspondence B, 1775 - 1785 - 1775 - 1785
Ref No
MS 3147/3/371/45
Title
Letter. James Benton (Great Charles St.) to James Watt (—).
Level
Item
Date
23 Sep 1782
Description
Hopes to visit Soho to see the model engine. Queries about the location, water and coal consumption, cost and premium of his projected engine. Asks about the costs of engines of 4-6 and 12 horses.
Access Status
Open
Language
English
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