Ref NoMS 3147/3/52/30
TitleLetter. James Watt Jr. (Manchester) to M. R. Boulton (Soho)
LevelItem
Date29 July 1803
Description2 sheets. The address and docket are on a separate wrapper. Problems of P. McCandlish’s security on his engine. Their advertisement stating the facts about the case against Matthew Murray – does not feel anything more is necessary. Has seen William Murdock who is probably has in mind what M. R. Boulton conjectures he had. Leach’s thieving from the Foundry. Report on Johnson’s work on Pownal’s engine. Gemmel’s accident while working on Hope’s Tenant’s engine, and his poor work. Dirty state of Ashton & Cheetham’s engine. Financial problems of Peter Ewart’s house. Can M. R. Boulton send him memoranda on anything that needs doing in Manchester.
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FormatItems
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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