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Ref NoMS 3782/13/109/9
TitleLetters. James Duncan (St Petersburg) to Matthew Boulton (Soho).
LevelItem
Date26 August 1802 - 28 August 1802
DescriptionFirst letter concerns: the Emporer's visit with Novosittzouff and Count Woronzow to see the machinery; the planned demolition of the old building; boxes which had been opened and items stolen; the presses Duncan is in possession of; receipt of drawings and six portraits of Matthew Boulton; Mr Oleinean [Olenin]; Mr Southern; and request of response and machinery parts.
On the same sheet, the second letter concerns: building alterations; the pace of business in Russia; building plans; Mr Southern; and Greggory Watt's illness.
[7 September 1802 N.S.]
Extent1
FormatItem
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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