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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
6 - 'Other' files of correspondence - 1761 - 1819
37 - Letters from various persons - 1781 - 1790
Ref No
MS 3219/4/1/6/37/15
Finding Number
MS 3219/4/91/15
Title
Letter. Thomas Cooper (Lever Hall near Bolton,[docketted Manchester]) to James Watt (Birmingham).
Level
Item
Date
14 September 1798
Description
[They have had many difficulties with the foundations for the engine, but hope to be ready in a month or so. Marine acid and use by the bleachers there. Berthollet's is the common mode of preparing it. They make their own acid. Gases.]
Extent
1
Format
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Access Status
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