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Folios 122-126. Folios 122-123. Petition from John Purnell, iron master of Frampton...

Catalogue reference: SP 37/5/46

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This record is about the Folios 122-126. Folios 122-123. Petition from John Purnell, iron master of Frampton... dating from 1766 July 4 - 1766 July 11 in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Domestic, George III. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SP 37/5/46
Date
1766 July 4 - 1766 July 11
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Folios 122-126. Folios 122-123. Petition from John Purnell, iron master of Frampton upon Severn, Gloucestershire, to the King for Letters Patent for his invention of 'a new machine for making ship bolts, large round rods of iron and iron and steel wire of various sizes'. Referral to the Attorney or Solicitor-General signed by the Duke of Richmond. Folio 124. John Purnell's affidavit in support of his petition. Folios 125-126. Solicitor-General's report to the King recommending, with the usual proviso for enrolment, that Purnell's petition be granted. Signed by William de Grey.

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Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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Secretaries of State: State Papers Domestic, George III

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