| Description | Mis-dated as 1797 by Gregory. Called on Andrew Vivian; Mr. Rashleigh of Menabilly with John Gould; dined with Charles Rashleigh of St. Austel and saw Mr. Tremayne. William Murdock’s fear about trying to stop Pednandrea mine. Dined with John Gould and Sir Edward and Lady Pellew. News of Pednandrea mine. Boulton & Watt should make a formal representation to the Wheal Jewel West adventurers to secure Murdock the erector’s job as Richard Trevithick is keen to do it. Mr. Carne favours Trevithick and was guarded about plans for Wheal Jewel West and the 2 Herland engines. Successes at Wherry mine. Murdock has discovered a way of separating tin and cobalt. Weather report. John Gould’s brother-in-law Mr. Nutcombe is dying of consumption but will not consult Dr. Beddoes as Beddoes is a democrat. His shoulder is well again. Has procured a statement on treating pneumonia with hydrocarbonate from Dr. Luxmere. His health is good. |