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Letter. John Rennie (London) to Boulton & Watt (Soho).

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/302/1

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This record is about the Letter. John Rennie (London) to Boulton & Watt (Soho). dating from 2 Jan 1800.

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Reference

MS 3147/5/302/1

Title

Letter. John Rennie (London) to Boulton & Watt (Soho).

Date

2 Jan 1800

Description

Docketed "West India Dock Co. have agreed to his proposal of 2 engines. Orders 36 inch, 8 foot stroke and pumps. Will want some small engines for Leith Harbour."

Held by
Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
Former department reference

[B&W Box 23/6]

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/4cfc075b-16ca-478b-bbf7-76b60d58f470/

Series information

MS 3147/5

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Catalogue hierarchy

211,607 records
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Within the fonds: MS 3147

Boulton and Watt Collection

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Letter. John Rennie (London) to Boulton & Watt (Soho).