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Letter. William Langdon (Fountain’s Hotel, Portsmouth) to James Watt & Co. (—). 14...

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/12/52/191

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MS 3147/12/52/191
Title
Letter. William Langdon (Fountain’s Hotel, Portsmouth) to James Watt & Co. (—). 14 Jan. 1851.
Date
14 Jan 1851
Description

“Has arrived. Inspected the Simoom. All goes on favourably. The steam to be up tomorrow. Hopes to send telegraphic message and wishes Newman to see after it.” [127]

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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B&W 10/17
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MS 3147/12/18

London Office Outgoing Correspondence, 1847

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Letter. William Langdon (Fountain’s Hotel, Portsmouth) to James Watt & Co. (—). 14 Jan. 1851.