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Ref NoMS 3147/3/380/40
TitleLetter. William Pryce (Redruth) to Logan Henderson (Soho).
LevelItem
Date4 Mar 1777
DescriptionThanks Henderson for recommending his work. Details of his recent illness. Asks for details of the Bedworth engine. Has heard from Matthew Boulton, who has sent him the names of eight subscribers. Wheal Virgin’s engines cannot cope with pumping the water – they need to ask Matthew Boulton for help. A Boulton & Watt engine is about to be erected at Chacewater. Is still waiting for Matthew Boulton to send a description of the engine for inclusion in Pryce’s book. He has halted printing to wait for it. Details of his subscribers. Mr. Holman the carpenter is designing a horseless carriage.
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LanguageEnglish
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