| Description | The outer page of the letter is covered in rather faded pencil writing of Gregory Watt's describing ? a chemical experiment.
[James Watt: He has not received any gypsum from Glasgow. He orders a set of impressions of Dapier's medals.
Ann Watt: Jessy is very languid. Dr Darwin's medicines have not helped. James Watt has purchased all the common land near Heathfield that was allotted to Mr Birch, and the cottages. Enlargement of the kitchen garden. Matthew Boulton's choice of 'javelin men' for the Sherrif's ceremony at Stafford has displeased some. James Watt jr. is home and is employed by Matthew Boulton in the elastic buckle business. He brought a young Sicilian with him to be his servant [Salvatore Viaggio], who is learning English]. |