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Ref NoMS 3782/6/135/145
TitleLetter. J. Singleton (Wigan) to William Cheshire (Soho). 26 Sep. 1806.
LevelItem
Date26 Sep 1806
DescriptionWigan 26th Sep 1806
Dr Sir
Will you oblidge me by asking Messrs Boulton & watts the favor of an Engine after their patent plan of the underneath dimentions—we contracted with a person to raise a building—to which he was to attach a Steam Engine. & for which he was to receive a rent at per Centage
we think he hath greatly exceeded his contract. & we will be obligd to you to prevail on these respectable Gentn to send us their opinion through yr medium
I am
Dr Sir
yr friend & obt Sert
J Singleton
Inches
Cylinder 20¼ & 1/16—
Pan— 13 feet 6 inches by 6 feet broad
Calculated for 24 Strokes per Minute
please ask what proportion of power the pan is calculated
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