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Draft letter. James Watt (Birmingham) to Mr Henderson (Torryburn).

Catalogue reference: MS 3219/4/2/3/1/1

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MS 3219/4/2/3/1/1
Title
Draft letter. James Watt (Birmingham) to Mr Henderson (Torryburn).
Date
09 November 1777
Description

[Concerning the small pumps at Mr Scott’s engine. Reasons for problems with the engine at Bedworth. Introduction to Dr. Roebuck. Watt now has assistance in the drawing office, as a young man from Dundee has just started there].

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
Legal status
Not Public Record(s)
Unpublished finding aids
Finding no.: MS 3219/4/125/1
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/ee2a1d0b-04a5-440b-9a52-fad228a5d4b5/

Series information

MS 3219/4

Records of James Watt (1736 - 1819)

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Draft letter. James Watt (Birmingham) to Mr Henderson (Torryburn).