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Ref NoMS 3147/3/8/9a
TitleLetter. Matthew Boulton (Cusgarne) to James Watt (—)
LevelItem
Date30 June 1784
DescriptionEnclosing (b) below. Summarised “Boulton urges Watt with the double engine. Chaffs Watt as a “Caldeonian”. Would not like to see other engines in the country. Thinks £8500 will be cleared this year. Murdock is going to be married to Capt. Painter’s daughter – she lives upon Polgooth mine. Watt’s doubt’s concerning the up & down.”
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FormatItem
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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