| Description | 2 sheets. Docketed "Progress made by Spode in the buildings and preparations for his engines. Deviations from drawing in length of rotative shaft. Situation for his intended 30 horse not determined. Favourable report of the performance of Wedgwood’s engine. Particulars of its work. Statement of account left with Mr. Byerley. Mr. Spode and Mr. Hamilton much pleased with the working of Wedgwood’s. Probability of Lowe being employed by the former to do his millwork. Extract of a letter shown by Mr. Spode mentioning the wonderful effects of Trevithick’s new engine. Mr. Slate’s engine doing well. Defects of Messrs. Daintry Royle & Co.’s. Alteration in the intended position of the new engine. Progress made in the erection of Mr. Cheetham’s. Bad work of the platform. Extraordinary defects of well for supply of cold water. Thinks there is a necessity for Murdock’s assistance in starting the engine. Great discord of Lee’s eccentric circle." |