| Description | Sale of Trusel’s engine. Claims by Cornish mechanics that James Watt did not invent his engine. Bull and Richard Trevithick’s plans to purchase engines and “work by the pressure of steam”. Has heard that Trevithick is “going through the mines striving to make way for the Bulls Horns”. United Mines cannot decide about a new engine – Trevithick has been there. Wheal Providence might need a new engine – suggests they buy the little engine at Wheal Carpender. Is determined to force Trevithick and Bull to put up engines “for less than nothing”. His own situation has not changed. Trevithick’s reports of another significant trial coming to court. Can Murdock get track down Daniel Moore for him. Hopes his “years of punishment in Cornwall” will soon be over. |