| Description | Docketed “Account of value of 1/10 of Wheal Chance mine.” Summarised “Eduction pipes not delivered, is searching for them. Murdock at Wheal Union, engine goes 12 strokes per minute, is 18 fathoms down the 5th lift, pump is troublesome. Received £30, can pay Murdock’s wages etc. Account of old materials and 1/40 share. Also about taking shares. Poldice engine gives trouble especially in starting. Our engine (Chacewater) works well with one inch of steam, but boilers very troublesome.” |