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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
30 - Letters from John Roebuck jr. and John Woodward - 1777 - 1805
Ref No
MS 3219/4/1/6/30/2
Finding Number
MS 3219/4/84/2
Title
Letter. John Roebuck jnr. (Portsmouth) to James Watt (——).
Level
Item
Date
11 May 1777
Description
On his way to Granada as Collector of customs. Mr Boulton in good spirits about the success of the Steam Engine. Has given introduction to Mr Oswald, M.P. His father's affairs in a tolerable train.
Extent
1
Format
Item
Access Status
Open
Language
English
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