| Description | 3 pcs. Concerning the licence from Lord Hawkesbury to export the remainder of parts for the Russian Mint in St Petersburg. Boulton also encloses four letters, for which he seeks advice on how to proceed from Smirnove and Count Woronzow, stating that he is 'too angry' with James Harley, William Speedyman and James Walker, particularly James Harley. The letters are not present but appear to deal with the workers' demands for a wage rise of 1 guinea a week. Boulton also praises James Duncan for his good disposition and attentiveness to work. In the post-script Boulton asks if English porter is prohibited in Russia as he intended to gift them a few casks as a present. Also mentions Count Vassilieff [Vasilyev]. |