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Ref NoMS 3147/3/249/149a
TitleLetter. Peter Ewart (Manchester) to James Watt Jr. (Aston Hall)
LevelItem
Date01 May 1832
DescriptionEnclosing (b) below. Docketed “With information from Mr. Hartley respecting the use of hydraulic presses in oil mills. The first applied in a mill near Liverpool. Mr. Bowman thinks they do not answer as well for linseed as for other seeds. Those making for the Rennies are more powerful than usual. Mr. David Harrison pleased with his visit to Soho and Mr. Beaver with his engine. Mr. Finlay’s health continues good. His lawyers have commenced proceedings in the Court of King’s Bench. Has taken his son Peter into partnership.”
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Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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