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Ref NoMS 3782/13/109/99
TitleCopy letter. Matthew Boulton (Soho) to Zaccheus Walker Jr (St Petersburg).
LevelItem
Date5 October 1803
Description3 pcs.Concerning: advise to Walker to buy thicker clothing; Boulton's desire to send him various publications; an extensive report of military action, mentioning Matthew Robinson Boulton; the shipped goods received from Southern & Pearson of Hull including medals, and Boulton's enquiries about obtaining an accurate likeness of the Emporer, mentioning James Duncan and an engraver Mr Lebreit; Boulton's desire to keep secret the test striking of pieces once the Mint is completed so that 'the Emporer shall oestensibly strike the first blow'; Mr Bush of Hamburg's failure; Mr Thornton & Bayley; Bramer in Picadilly who makes a hydraulic press; and engine makers Mr Breithwaite & son.
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FormatItem
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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