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Ref NoMS 3147/3/516/14
TitleLetter. Perier Frères et Cie. (Paris) to Boulton & Watt (Birmingham). 2 May 1779.
LevelItem
Date2 May 1779
DescriptionHave received the first drawings. Note that Boulton & Watt want to be paid with money rather than shares in the company. Payment arrangements. John Wilkinson has informed them that one engine is complete – shipping arrangements, protection against privateers. They have asked John Motteux & Co. to advise on this. They cannot ship Jary’s engine on their vessels. When will their pipes be shipped.
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