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Ref NoMS 3147/3/381/35
TitleLetter. William Reynolds (Ketley) to James Watt (Birmingham).
LevelItem
Date24 Jan 1780
DescriptionDocketed "About Ketley cylinder and Coalbrookdale agreement."
Has been to Coalbrookdale to examine the cylinder. Does the rib on which the bottom of the casing sits need to be turned. Has examined the calculations of the savings which will be made by the Coalbrookdale engine and has found a small error in Boulton & Watt’s favour. What size will the boiler be. Are altering the Madely Wood large engine to blow the furnaces until the new engine is ready – asks James Watt’s advice.
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LanguageEnglish
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