| Description | 2 pcs. The letter deals with: Boulton's anxiety over the workmen's journey to St Petersburg and Duncan's ill health; George Sheriff; a request to give compliments to Mr Oliene [Alexis Olenin]; adamance that the plans should not be altered; Boulton's concern over James Walker's intoxication on his way to Birmingham; that Zaccheus Walker is to be sent to St Petersburg but presently is on leave with a broken toe; and Boulton's health. The post script request an account of money needed and discussed the oak beam for the rolling mill engine.
Includes bundle wrapper for copies to James Duncan, 1802. |