| Description | Bell Crank Engines (2 items).
6 horse power bell crank engine, with 16 inch cylinder, 2 foot stroke. Engine originally made for Stacey Wise & Co.
Reverse section and plans of pumps (mis-dated as Jan. 1802); sketch of steam pipe sent by Richard Dayus. The reverse drawing bears a letter code.
Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 480. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 252.
For Bough & Holmes. Winding engine, London Dock. The firm originally ordered a 4 horse engine. However when Stacey Wise & Co. countermanded their 6 horse engine in Oct. 1802 Rennie asked Boulton Watt & Co. to transfer it to Bough & Holmes.
See also: Portfolio 5/728.
Incoming Correspondence (from John Rennie).
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