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Ref NoMS 3147/12/39/34
TitleLetter. Boulton Watt & Co. (Soho) to James Brown. 23 Jan. 2 sheets.
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Date23 Jan 1834
DescriptionDocketed “Appears that 2 35 horse engines would be the most eligible for Count Szechenyi. Applying boiler for 2 40 horse engines 23 Apr. 1828. Estimate to be [?] Count £4285. If 30 horse engines are used, would employ the boiler making same as Arrow. For 2 40 horse engines have a boiler in hand. No. 4 series. Have not noticed the Count’s proposal to pay only part. Time would be saved if prevailed upon to build in this country. Have not replied to enquiry if Messrs. Thomas Wilson & Co. will enter with the men’s agreements. Estimate of 10 horse land engine with tube boiler for the Count for dredging engine £987 – Rennie for apparatus £1600. Should show the Count the Trinity one. Notice of Andrews’ letter.”
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