| Description | Docketed as to Mr Edward Thomason. Lists those present at the meeting as: H. Kettle; William Wallis; William Whitmore; William Smith, Temple Street; Thomas Willmore; Thomas Hadley; Humphrey Vale; C Jennens; Richard Smith; Edward Thomason; William Wallis Mason; and John Startin with Jonathan Grundy as chair. Resolved unanimously that: Matthew Boulton and the Act of Parliament dated 12 July 1799, agreeing that the exportation of tools and machinery for the Russian Mint would be 'injurious to this place'; that they will draw a memorial to the Secretaries of State informing them of their apprehensions; and that Matthew Boulton be informed of the above. |