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Ref NoMS 3147/3/384/69
TitleLetter. Mayson Wright (Hull) to Matthew Boulton (Soho).
LevelItem
Date21 Aug 1778
DescriptionJohn Wilkinson is sending his engine parts. Concerning the agreement, he had engaged John Smeaton to build his engine but Smeaton recommended Boulton & Watt. Wants to use Smeaton’s calculations as the standard of comparison, but if Boulton & Watt insist on comparison with the Chelsea engine he will submit.
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LanguageEnglish
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