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Ref NoMS 3782/13/109/108
TitleCopy letter. Matthew Robinson Boulton (London) to Zaccheus Walker Jr [St Petersburg].
LevelItem
Date4 August 1805
Description7 pcs. Mentioning: the agency of Mr Baird; Walker Jr's communication on the business in Petersburg; the practice of work operations in Russia; Bush [Busch?]; the return of the workmen; configuring his father's engagements; the arrangements for the Copenhagen Mint [Danish Mint], including the shipping of machinery and erection of the Mint engine, the superintendance of the work, and plans for buildings to house the machinery; inquires to Zaccheus Walker Jr how far they may rely on the assistance of [James] Duncan and [James] Walker; that if the workmen become disengaged from the Danish job, there would be similar employment available on the new National Mint in England; and that M R Boulton is 'anxious to hear if they have interfered with your bargain for 300 tonnes,' likely referring to the sale of copper.
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Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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