Record

Ref NoMS 3147/3/79/2
TitleLetter. Gregory Watt (Glasgow) to Boulton Watt & Co. (Soho)
LevelItem
Date01 June 1803
DescriptionDocketed “Messrs. Wilson’s conceived the boiler included in our estimate. Order one upon the terms stated to them. Their engine house built and the colliery drowned. Thompson about to begin the erection. Visit to Omoa and performance of the engine and furnace. Particulars of the bankruptcy of the Calder Co. Vivian’s quarrel with Mr. Dunlop – conceit and extravagance. Advance of £3 to him to credit of Gregory Watt. Thompson and Newman have also overdrawn their accounts. Settlement of Mr. Monteith’s account and remittance of the balance - £59.19.3. Sword Haywood & Co.’s engine has been at work nearly a week.”
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Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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