| Description | Mis-dated as 1797 by Gregory. His meteorological observations. Meeting of the Prince William Henry mine adventurers – Mr. Harris did not attend as he was incensed at the Foxes holding it at Redruth, not Camborne. Bull’s pirate engine at Wheal Treasury. William Murdock and Richard Harvey have seen it. The adventurers are mainly farmers with little money. Andrew Vivian wants to keep the mine open so may find a way to pay. Herland mine is very poor and can hardly afford a new engine. Their piston rod arrived rusty. Murdock has been down Wherry mine and thinks they have good prospects for tin and cobalt. He will attend a meeting. The referees appointed by the Wherry adventurers are deciding what to pay Jonathan Hornblower – their decision will be a good moment to enforce Boulton & Watt’s claims. Has heard complaints of deficient parcels of pence. His arm is nearly well. No change in his health but riding does not fatigue him. Studying German, French and Kirwan. [Richard? Author of “Treatise on Mineralogy”] |