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Ref NoMS 3147/3/372/50
TitleLetter. Alexander Cumming (London) to Matthew Boulton (Soho).
LevelItem
Date27 Jan 1777
DescriptionHas entered a "Caveat against all mad schemers but yourselves" at the Attorney and Solicitor General’s offices. Cannot understand why Mr. Steele should think that Boulton & Watt would accept his proposals after the offer that Boulton & Watt made to Humphrey Gainsborough. Will try to meet them if Boulton & Watt so desire, but does not want to make them feel "more formidable" than they really are. Has not yet found Mr. Jones’ patent. Glad that they have begun to convert old Cornish engines to their design, as this will be more effective in convincing people of its effectiveness than building new ones.
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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