| Description | 2 sheets. Will stop proceedings against the Straw Paper Co., as Mr. Lister says their forfeit money will be paid. Arrangements for the removal of the engine. Rennie has finished the drawings of Peckover & Bellamy’s millwork. Discussion with Mr. Hawkes about the Gravesend account – Hawkes suggests a very strong letter from Boulton Watt & Co. Fire at Hawkes & Co.’s Newcastle premises, destruction of their engine. Want to replace it with a 20 horse one. John Shakespeare has finished repairs at Gravesend and is free to erect the Barton engine. William Hufton’s engine performs well. Has forwarded the corn mill governer drawing to J. D. Van Liender. Discussions with Ambrose Weston concerning Matthew Murray’s patent. List of drawings Weston needs for the case. Has James Lawson obtained any information from Gavin about Murray’s “seduction” of Soho workers and obtaining intelligence of Boulton Watt & Co.’s proceedings. Has he got any information from Mr. Crowther. |