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Ref NoMS 3782/12/76/52a
TitleLetter. James Watt (Redruth) to Matthew Boulton (Soho). 3 sheets.
LevelItem
Date24 August 1778
Description "Concerning the erection of engines." On the sheets is a lengthy document "Directions for putting the engines together." (This was added to the present file after the documents had been numbered. Found with the items below - the drawings were actually sent with Watt's letter of 22 Aug.)

Curve of Exhuastion Regulator Opening Arches for Byker, Wanlockhead and Wren's Nest engines. (Sheet of drawings.)

Curve of Exhuastion Regulator Opening Arches for Ketley and Bedworth engines, injection gearing etc. for Byker. (Sheet of drawings.)

"Copy of a French letter respecting the patent. Magellan." 15 Feb. 1778.

Letter. A. Frazer (Dunkirk) to Capt. Alexander Blair (London). 17 Feb. 1778.

[These items are in extremely poor condition - transcripts only may be served.]
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