| Description | Summarised "Snow Hill Co. (re. crank patent) want £20,000 for licence. Should not discharge Cartwright, his evidence will be useful. Engines wanted in London, will see lawyers before settling. Boulton & Fothergill’s business not prospering during his absence – distresses Boulton. With Sir Francis Bassett who purchased a Cornish estate value £19,000. Tries to borrow money." |