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Ref NoMS 3219/4/1/1/5/9
Finding NumberMS 3219/4/5/9
TitleLetter. Ann Watt (Birmingham) to James Watt (London)
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Date06 October 1784
Description[Lowe & Vere problems. 'It rejoices me very much to hear you keep up your spirits[.] let them never forsake you[.] it is not riches that insures you happiness[.] health, contentment & enough to keep us from beging may afford us more real peace than the enjoyment of thousands[.] an honest and aproving mind is balm for many ills & that I hope nobody can Ever robb you off -'. She has sent the cutlery for Mrs Matthews. She has had a letter from her father with news from Glasgow. Dr Withering asks him to order a book for the Scientific library. Business matters. 'I wish you would treat me with a lottery ticket or half a one[.] I am in great hopes of making my fortune by that means.']
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