| Description | Letters from Eidingtoun Smeaton Hutton from 1806. Hutton was an engine erector and engineer based in Manchester until late 1805, when he moved to Scotland. In April 1806 he returned to Manchester for a period of a few months before going back to Scotland. He worked on a wide variety of engines, liaised with Boulton Watt & Co.’s customers and directed junior engine erectors. He also worked on gas lighting installations. His correspondence was kept in yearly bundles. |