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Ref NoMS 3147/3/52/17
TitleLetter. James Watt Jr. (London) to M. R. Boulton (Soho)
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Date27 June 1803
DescriptionTitled “No. 2.”. The case and proofs have been delivered to their council. Error in the dating of Murray’s patent – Boulton Watt & Co.’s lawyers have however repeated the error in their writ so they cannot use it and proceedings may have to recommence. Refusal of the offer made by Murray’s lawyers. Refusal of a bill drawn on Anthony Warwick of Liverpool. This and problems in Manchester have determined him to go there. Leaving the explanation of the models for the case to Messrs. Westons. James Lawson has suggested that William Murdock [Jr.?] who worked at Benjamin Gott’s might have evidence against Murray. Has seen Newman. Poole will go to Reading. Pearson or Clegg can attend Messrs. Austins. Jackson & Dampier’s engine works “tolerably well”. Richard Dayus’ brother was working on Mr. Bateman’s nozzles.
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LanguageEnglish
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