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Ref NoMS 3147/3/8/7
TitleLetter. Matthew Boulton (Whitehall, Chacewater) to James Watt (Harper’s Hill)
LevelItem
Date23 June 1784
DescriptionSummarised “Rasp the assayer is waiting to see Cameron’s engine set to work. Murdock alters engine and pump work from Watt’s designs, Boulton thinks Watt’s the best (Wheal Maid rotative engine). Murdock like Baskerville’s philosopher, his new scheme (sketch). Rasp entered a Chancery suit. Boulton concerned about his son and daughter. Would like his son with him in Cornwall.”
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Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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