| Description | Has been so occupied with pirates that he had to defer his visit to engine customers until this morning. Those he has seen are “much satisfied”. Nightingale, Harris & Co. wish to replace their “Savary” engine with a 10 horse Boulton & Watt. M. R. Boulton’s rough estimate for them. Isaac Perrins’ progress with B. & W. Sandford’s engine. Mr. Lee’s preparations for his new boiler. He intends to try some of Count Rumford’s ideas. Encloses a bill of exchange for £50 from Holland & Bridge for a year’s premium, which they insist is due. James Pearson had only charged them for half a year’s premium. Can Southern find out if Simpson’s have paid. M. R. Boulton did not date or address this letter. It is postmarked “Manchester” and Southern docketed it as being received on 19 May. |