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Ref NoMS 3147/3/52/7a
TitleLetter. James Watt Jr. (Soho) to Gregory Watt (care of Gilbert Hamilton, Glasgow)
LevelItem
Date31 May 1803
Description2 sheets. Enclosing (b) below. On the second sheet: Letter. James Lawson (Manchester) to Gregory Watt (Glasgow). 2 Jun. 1803. Enclosing copies of correspondence with John McGeorge. His reasons for not paying his account, some of which sound plausible, others false. Details of his queries and the order. They have reason to be dissatisfied with McGeorge’s conduct. However he is wary of their erector Henry Vivian’s abilities. Therefore can Gregory and Creighton inspect the engine and remedy any faults. If McGeorge refuses to pay the matter should be put into the hands of their Edinburgh attorney Mr. Hotchkiss. Sending the letter via James Lawson for his comments.
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Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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