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Ref NoMS 3782/12/62/22
TitleCopy letter. Matthew Boulton [London] to William Elphinstone [London].
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Datec April 1786
DescriptionMr. Boulton presents his respectfull compliments to Mr. Elphinson and begs he will acquaint Mr. G. that he call'd at Mr. Nightingal's and Mr. Stephenson's on Monday morning, and was told that Mr. N. would not be in town till late on Wednesday night. Mr. S. was said to be also out of town, but would be at home on Monday night, when Mr. Boulton call'd again, and on Tuesday and Wednesday, but could not meet with him before Thursday morning. his behaveor was more brutal than a Hottintot's and swore he would arest Mr. G. if he came to London. Mr. N. show'd a very different disposition and promised he would not.
As soon as B. had received the above answer he hasted to Mr. Elphinson's, but was told that neither he or - was at home.
Mr. Garbett cannot leave home at this time, but Mr. B. thinks if Mr. G-n was to go to Birmingham and to Knill it is probable that all family disputes might be settled by the parties themselves, to their own and their creditors' advantage.
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