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Ref NoMS 3147/3/384/55
TitleLetter. Thomas Wrathall (Woodhouse) to Matthew Boulton (Soho).
LevelItem
Date1 Apr 1777
DescriptionHas seen a copy of Watt’s letter to Mr. Hirst about steam wheels. Has a small colliery – would a steam wheel or small engine be suitable for pumping water. Has also seen a description of a Boulton & Watt engine at Stratford Le Bow in The Review [Cook & Co.’s engine] – this lifts water from the same depth as his colliery. What did it cost.
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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