| Description | This bundle now consists of the papers which were in JWP 4/78 and the papers which formed JWP 3/51. The former comprised three smaller packets as follows:
—— There is an original bundle label written by James Watt jr. which reads: 'Documents &c. for Answer to Olynthus Gregory. Edinburgh Review. 1808 - 9.'
The label refers to a review of the second edition of the Mechanics in The Edinburgh Review. [See Dickinson & Jenkins: James Watt and the Steam Engine].
Includes:
Letter. James Watt (Heathfield) to James Watt jr.(Edingburgh). 12 Nov. 1808.
Docketed: Remarks upon the blowing valve at Tingtang; upon the invention of the parallel motion; and the first use of expansive Engines.
(7 items)
—— 'Remarks on the Article 'Steam Engine' in Gregory’s Mechanics', written by James Watt jr.
The pages are numbered 1 to 23, and are accompanied by two pages of notes by James Watt. They were previously located as JWP 4/78. (2 items)
—— 'Short History of the Steam Engine' written by James Watt jr. The pages are numbered 24 to 47, so appear to follow on from the item above, and were previously located as JWP 3/51. ( 1 item)
—— There is an original bundle wrapper written by James Watt jr. which reads: 'Papers. Gainsborough. 1775 - 6.'
This packet includes two letters from Humphrey Gainsborough, against whose petition for a patent for improvements to the steam engine Watt filed a caveat in 1775. (8 items)
[See Dickinson & Jenkins: James Watt and the Steam Engine]. |