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MS 3219 - James Watt and Family Papers - 13th century - 1873
4 - Records of James Watt (1736 - 1819)
10 - Personal papers of James Watt - 1759 - 1817
5 - Other personal papers of James Watt - 1770 - 1817
4 - Papers on scientific subjects - 1765 - 1809
Ref No
MS 3219/4/10/5/4/9
Finding Number
MS 3219/4/287/9
Title
Bundle of 7 letters from William Stark, William Strutt and James Mylne and 5 pages of notes and drawings concerning the provision of a stove for heating the Hunterian Museum, Glasgow
Level
File
Date
1808
Description
There was no bundle label and the letters were not numbered.
1. Letter. William Stark (Edinburgh) to James Watt (Heathfield). 11 April 1808.
2. Draft copy letter. James Watt (Heathfield) to James Mylne (Glasgow; College). 11 May 1808.
3. Letter. William Strutt (Derby) to James Watt (Heathfield). 14 August 1808.
4. Letter. William Stark (Glasgow) to [James Watt] (--). 23 August 1808.
5. Letter. William Stark (Glasgow) to James Watt (Heathfield). 23 August 1808.
6. Letter. William Strutt (Derby) to James Watt (Heathfield). 28 August 1808.
7. Letter. James Mylne (--) to James Watt (Heathfield). n.d. [postmark reads 28 August 1808].
8-12. Notes by James Watt on Mr Strutt's stove;various calculations; drawings etc.
Extent
12
Format
Items
Access Status
Open
Language
English
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