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MS 3219 - James Watt and Family Papers - 13th century - 1873
4 - Records of James Watt (1736 - 1819)
1 - Incoming correspondence of James Watt - 1761-1819
2 - Letters from 'Glasgow' - 1774 - 1819
2 - Letters from Gilbert Hamilton and Robert Muirhead - 1777 - 1780
Ref No
MS 3219/4/1/2/2/12
Finding Number
MS 3219/4/18/12
Title
Letter. Duncan Nivien jr. (Glasgow) to James Watt (——).
Level
Item
Date
25 February 1779
Description
[Acknowledging his appointment. Requests that James Watt order the engine lathe and find another worker. Will attend Dr Irvine's lectures on chemistry. Asks about supply of good clay].
Extent
1
Format
Item
Access Status
Open
Language
English
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