| Description | 2 sheets. Mr. Halligan has asked to be re-employed at Soho Foundry. His reasons for leaving Soho. James Watt Jr. has agreed. The terms for Halligan’s return. The possibility of leaving him to spy on Matthew Murray and Mr. Dixon. Halligan’s wife Nancy is delighted at the chance of returning. John Hughes’ situation with Murray, and his report of Dixon calling at Soho to lure away more workers. Has searched Hughes’ trunk and found a roll of drawings. Wants to seize Hughes in order to see letters from his father but needs a Justice’s warrant in the area where the offence happened. Can James Watt procure a warrant. Has not taken the drawings as it might raise Hughes’ suspicions. Believes Hughes was encouraged to leave Soho by his father, who is also planning to leave. Seizing Hughes may help incriminate his father. Dixon came to Soho both to look for 3 or 4 apprentices who had left Murray, and to entice other men to Leeds. Has no intention of seeing Murray and his partners. Is negotiating for the malt house and other land next to Murray’s foundry – what is the Soho opinion on this. Further details of Murray’s works including a small sketch. |