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Ref NoMS 3147/3/381/72
TitleLetter. John Rothwell (London) to James Watt [Birmingham].
LevelItem
Date2 Nov 1784
DescriptionCan the parts be sent from Soho as soon as possible as they have the cylinder and want to complete the engine in 5 weeks. Can James Watt give instructions about packing the piston. Can he send cement, a drawing of the working gear, an account of the bolts he is sending, dies for the bolts, steam guage and barometer.
[The docket notes this was for the Shadwell water works engine.]
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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