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Ref NoMS 3219/4/1/2/3/45
Finding NumberMS 3219/4/19/45
TitleLetter. Gilbert Hamilton (Glasgow) to [James Watt] (——).
LevelItem
Date01 April 1787
Description[The pottery for France will be ready to go by the first ship for London. John Roebuck has set up a place near Bo'ness and has poached some of his workmen. The white glaze needs improvement. Needs Growan clay and soap rock. Will be making a new co-partnership for the Delftfield company from 1 June. The pottery painters there not skilled enough. French pottery patterns. Coal engines. Would like a collection of the ores from Saxony].
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