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MS 3219 - James Watt and Family Papers - 13th century - 1873
8 - Miscellaneous records of the Watt family - c. 1754 - 1873
1 - Miscellaneous records of the Watt family - c. 1754 - 1873
Ref No
MS 3219/8/1/5
Finding Number
MS 3219/8/5
Title
Record of results of experiments with the Boulton & Watt engine at Salford cotton mill
Level
Item
Date
1793 - 1795
Description
Salford mill was owned by George Augustus Lee, a good friend of James Watt jr. There is correspondence with Lee (Finding number MS 3219/6/ ) and in the Boulton & Watt collection (MS 3147) which may explain the experiments.
Extent
1
Format
Item
Access Status
Open
Language
English
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