| Description | 2 sheets. On the second sheet: Sketch of the area around Matthew Murray’s works. Arrest and return to Birmingham of John Hughes. His reasons for leaving Soho. Problems of proving that Hughes’ father was encouraging workers to leave Soho. Problems of Mr. Dixon as a witness against Hughes and Matthew Murray. Progress with purchasing land near Murray’s foundry – advice of Benjamin Gott and Boulton Watt & Co.’s lawyer Mr. Upton. Will proceed to Manchester. William Murdock is ill with headaches. The only way to get at Matthew Murray is to undermine his reputation and compete with him. Their friends say there is sufficient business for another engine works in the area. The woman who owns the malt house next to Murray’s works will not sell it. Got Mr. Halligan to inform Murray’s partner Mr. Wood about Hughes’ arrest. Wood’s belief that Hughes had been Boulton Watt & Co.’s spy. One of their runaway workers had been returned from London – their problems with runaway workers. Halligan’s neighbours have noticed James Watt Jr.’s visits, but the business is finished now. William Murdock is to meet with a Scottish green sand moulder. |