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Ref NoMS 3219/6/1/1/1/29
Finding NumberMS 3219/6/1/29
TitleLetter. James Watt (Birmingham) to James Watt jr. (Stadtfeld, Eisenach; c/o Mr Rheinhard).
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Date15 October 1786
Description[He is not knowledgeable enough to correct Watt jr.'s German . He has noticed anglicisms etc. in Watt jr.'s French, which should be corrected. He is not clear what sort of arrangement concerning work and accomodation is on offer from Mr Streiber. Comments on the request to study of mathematics with Mr Charpentier in Freiburg. Chemistry is too expensive and easier to learn in Britain. How to correspond with Baron von Reden. Different shorthand scripts and their usefulness. The family are well].
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