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Ref NoMS 3147/3/373/4
TitleLetter. Richard Dearman (Birmingham) to James Watt (Cosgarne).
LevelItem
Date15 Aug 1781
DescriptionThe Wheal Crenver steam case is in hand. Surprised at Spedding Fisher & Co.’s poor workmanship. They have probably used unsuitable iron from Russia. Has written to them saying the work will be returned, and he has written to Spedding Hicks & Co. saying that they should send only what they can vouch for. His mother’s illness and her stay at Harper’s Hill. [James Watt has used the sheet for calculations on an engine.]
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LanguageEnglish
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