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Ref NoMS 3147/3/373/23
TitleLetter. Thomas Ennis (Redruth) to Matthew Boulton (Soho).
LevelItem
Date6 Jul 1776
DescriptionOne of his companions [Richard Trevithick] got a drawing of Boulton & Watt’s engine from a Mr. Richardson during their visit to Soho. He will endeavour to get it returned. Hopes Boulton & Watt’s engine will be a success and is sorry that people in Cornwall are so bigoted. Had thought that Boulton & Watt would be pleased if people from mining areas visited them.
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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