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MS 3219 - James Watt and Family Papers - 13th century - 1873
4 - Records of James Watt (1736 - 1819)
1 - Incoming correspondence of James Watt - 1761-1819
6 - 'Other' files of correspondence - 1761 - 1819
1 - Letters from Alexander Cumming and Charles Clagget - 1761 - 1767
Ref No
MS 3219/4/1/6/1/2
Finding Number
MS 3219/4/55/2
Title
Letter. Alexander Cumming (London) to James Watt , 'Mathematical Instrument maker' (Glasgow; University).
Level
Item
Date
08 September 1761
Description
Lord Bute's [new] organ [which cost £2000 and plays by clockwork. He has received the German flute. He is pleased to hear of James Watt's success at organ building. Has a commission to build one for His Majesty].
Extent
1
Format
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Access Status
Open
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