| Description | Docketed “Visit to Dixon Co.’s, Bolton. Ridgeway’s – state of their engine. Introduced by Horrocks to Lord Derby and Blackley associates. Horrocks’ engine a chef d’oeuvre of Bateman & Sherrat’s near approach to the perfection of our own. Great expectations formed of the eccentric working gear. Doubts whether a patent for it might not be advisable. Recommends a revision of our opinion. Wants account against Leeming & Jackson for Lord Derby’s engine. Hodgson & Co.’s difficulties – dirty state of their engine. Sloping grate not suited to their coal. No tidings of engine for Wright of Hornby Castle.” |