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Ref NoMS 3147/3/423/56
TitleLetter. R. Wedgwood (Hill, Burslem) to Boulton & Watt (Soho).
LevelItem
Date8 Feb 1798
DescriptionIs considering buying a steam engine for his earthen ware manufactory near Glasgow. Flaws in the application of engines to potteries, especially Josiah Spode’s and Mr. Wolfe of Stoke. Has seen Mr. Sparrow’s engines at Cockshead. Suggested improvements including laying the cylinder on its side.
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Access StatusOpen
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