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MS 3147 - Boulton and Watt Collection - 1761 - 1977
3 - Correspondence and Papers - 1769 - 1895
6 - Correspondence Matthew Boulton to James Watt 1782 - 1782
Ref No
MS 3147/3/6/44
Title
Letter. Matthew Boulton (Hayle Copper House) to James Watt (Newhall, Birmingham)
Level
Item
Date
02 December 1782
Description
Summarised “All the 5 engines at work at Wheal Virgin. Boulton’s horse falls and hurts his back. Concerning power for grinding corn. If Hornblowers start their engine again we must prosecute them.”
Extent
1
Format
Item
Access Status
Open
Language
English
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