AD1583/4 Correspondence, volume 4 Series
123 items (124 documents)
Manuscript
2 Jan 1790-Dec 1791
AD1583/4/1 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
Richard Mitchell's scheme, and other matters Item
1 folio
Manuscript
2 Jan 1790
Endorsed: Mr Watt 2 Jan[uar]y 1790
Addressed to: Mr Tho[ma]s Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Birm[ingha]m Jan[uar]y 2[n]d 1790
Mr Wilson /
Dear Sir
I have yours of ye 30th covering 2 bills £235. 2
[shillings]. 0d [pence] you call them only £235. 1. 4
I did not write to you in answer to Mr Tregellas price as I thought
my second letter would answer it, we not being disposed to sell
lower. We have now resolved to wait for March dividend before we
sell at all as we expect matters may look still better & interest of
money being now very low in London.
I have heard nothing from R[ichar]d Mitchel & do not
think much can be made of his scheme except expense as I understand
it. In respect to the new mines you mention we have heard nothing of
them. If Mr Hornblower must make an Engine they cannot be in better
hands than they are now with.
Mr Will[ia]ms has given us warning that he is to pay up
our money in the Metal warehouse. I suppose wants to make a better
bargain, but I will take out my money, I do not like the concern.
Wishing you & Mrs Wilson many happy new years I
remain Dear Sirs
Yours sincerely
James Watt''
AD1583/4/2 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
Wheal Virgin and Consolidated Mines Item
1 folio
Manuscript
12 Jan 1790
Endorsed: Mr Watt Jan[uar]y 12 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Birm[ingha]m
Jan[uar]y 12th 1790
Mr Wilson
Dear Sir
We received yours with monthly accounts & bill on Mr
Wilkinson £40 add (the bill is at soho & I don't remember the sum) I
expected Mr B[oulton]. this morning to settle what to write on the
other heads of y[ou]r letter but he is not come & I can only say,
that we shall not consent to forego the balance resting to us from
Wh[ea]l Virgin last year after allowing the 3[r]d of our premium to
be deducted as to their present State I can say nothing. As an
Adventurer in Consol[idate]d mines I shall certainly object to any
allowance being made to Messers Hornblowers, if they have a right
let them try it; but perhaps it may be better to replace the Engine
as it was than litigate it, as B[oulton]&W[att] we should be very
foolish indeed to allow the validity of any such Claim. I am
therefore totaly against it.
If any body alters our engines without our consent they
are liable to an action on their bond, besides such actions as may
be brought for infringements but it is best to throw out no threats,
wait in silence. Mr B[oulton]. has your letter so I can answer no
more till I see it - Yours sincerely
James Watt''
AD1583/4/3 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
alterations of the engine at the Elvan Item
1 folio
Manuscript
13 Jan 1790
''Birm[ingha]m Jan[uar]y 13th 1790
Mr Wilson /
Dear Sir
I have wrote to you yesterday, since w[hi]ch have seen
Mr B[oulton]. who confirms all I have said.
In respect to the Engine at the Elvan, we certainly were very far
from advising the alterations as will appear from my letters to E.
Bull, but we learnt from you that the Adventurers were very earnest
to have it tried, we did not wish to oppose them, though our
opinions of the benefits to arise from it were very much consistent
with what has turned out to be the case. At the same time we could
not speak decidly against it as our experiments had not been
satisfactory though they showed that it would be attended with great
inconveniences & irregularities And in that letter I directly
protested against taking any consequences upon us, giving only a
simple consent to the alterations.
I cannot speak very positively but I think it
exceedingly probable that if the secondary cylinder were supplied
with them directly from the boiler & the top regulators properly
wrought, that the Consumption of Steam would not be greater than it
now is.
T'is unnecessary to repeat our determination to support
our rights in all cases, and you will do well to be on the watch if
any combination should be formed to support a Law Suit against us,
but you should be wary in not appearing to take information with
that view.
When any man erects an Engine equal to Wheal Maid
without infringing on our patent we may venture to give our vote for
paying him for it.
In relation to deduction of premium I do not see how we
can enter into any fresh terms until we are paid up the arrears of
former years, that done the adventurers might ask with some grace
but not otherwise, & this is our joint determination.
I have just rec[eive]d yours of the 11th but cannot
resolve upon any thing till I see Mr B[oulton]. only to continue to
get information, particularly as to who are the adventurers, & in
speaking to any of them, you may use such argument as occur, without
any kind of threat. I suppose we must let them go on till we can
prove the fact of an invasion of privilege.
I remain Dear Sir
Your's sincerely
James
Watt''
AD1583/4/4 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
Tin Croft mine, and possible trial of small engine Item
1 folio
Manuscript
28 Jan 1790
Endorsed: Mr Watt Jan[uar]y 28 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall.
''Birm[ingha]m Jan[uar]y 28th 1790
Dear Sir,
Yours of the 18th should have been answered sooner but I
have been very much out of sorts in point of spirits - We think your
proposition of taking a part in Tin Croft a very proper one but it
must be in your own name. Without evidence we can do nothing - I
suppose it will not be necessary that the post be large.
Mr Stackhouse has wrote concerning a small Engine to try
some of his mines, we have referred him to you, to do it either upon
bargain to find Coals &c or to lend the Engine per month. We should
be glad to know what small engines you now have idle & their sizes.
In letting it per month we should have some premium, but we shall
make it moderate & shall be glad to have your opinion of what we
sh[oul]d have. We are all well, but Mrs W[att]. who has got a very
bad sprain in the Calf of her leg which seems as if it would confine
her some time.
I remain Dear Sir
Your's Sincerely
James Watt''
AD1583/4/5 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
Wilson obtaining shares in Tin Croft and attending the meetings Item
1 folio
Manuscript
30 Jan 1790
Endorsed:
Mr Watt Jan[uar]y 30 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Birm[ingha]m
Jan[uar]y 30th 1790
Mr Wilson /
Dear Sir
I have your's with Bill of £300 to y[ou]r Credit. I
have nothing to add respecting Tin Croft except that you should get
a Share of it if possible in your own name, & attend their meetings
- I must own I like their silence less than their braggings. As to
gratitude & Generosity I expect none, I look on them as no part of
the creed. Mr Wilkinson proposed for us to take a Share in the
Smelting, but it would be very imprudent in us to do so, & you will
please to inform every body that we have no sort of concern in it.
I remain Dear Sir
Yours
sincerely
James Watt''
AD1583/4/6
Letter, Watt to
Wilson regarding engine for Mr Townsend, and debts owed by
adventurers Item
1 folio
Manuscript
8 Feb 1790
Endorsed:
Mr Watt Feb[ruar]y 8 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Feb[ruar]y 8th 1790
Mr Wilson /
Dear Sir
I have yours of the 4th with Bills value
£590. 14 [shillings]. 11 [pence] & acc[oun]ts. I observe £104. 19
[shillings]. returning Chasewater tin, please say on how much tin &
whether sold or on hand, date &c - Chasewater profit £12. 9
[shillings]. on what? In ballances, Consols 3 months in 1788, 9
months wrote off, explain? - Please to give us your sentiments of
the value of debts due to us from ad[venture]rs & also of stock in
Mines for our government. explain Tingtang. I mean not the apparent
ballances but how you would value the several shares. I hope you
will succeed in purchasing 1/64 in Tin Croft. I am really sorry that
experiment was tried at Wheal Virgin. The mine seems to have no need
of Losses by machinery - Mr Townsend applied to us by letter, about
an Engine, & we calculated from what he wrote that an 8 horse engine
say double 16 would do for him, but as we calculated his coals to be
drawn in 12 hours, & the Engine lightly loaded, I suppose that you
have at Chacewater which is a 15 & = 7 horses might do for him, at
least will do taking a little longer time premium £35 a year, Mr
Morris is to pay £50 a year for his rotative. Your other engine
would be too large for Mr Townsend. The rotative work may go but it
would need new working gear, as we have improved that article
lately, for such engines. Mr Morris wanted to change the mode of
agreement & put it by the way of Coals to which we will not agree Mr
B[oulton]. was to have written to him but has not done it, I shall
remind him, however I suppose our silence has got you the money.
I remain Dear Sir
Your's sincerely
James
Watt''
AD1583/4/7 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
Mr Townsend's requirement for a four horse engine Item
1 folio
Manuscript
11 Feb 1790
Endorsed:
Mr Watt Feb[ruar]y 11 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Birm[ingham]
Feb[ruar]y 11th 1790
Mr Wilson /
Dear Sir
We have letter from Mr Townsend who now
wants only a 4 horse engine as he means to take 24 hours to draw his
quantity of coals, but we have advised him to have a larger & have
referred him to you for the price of that at Chacewater which you
will please inform him of, say Engine materials & boyler - Gin
Materials & framing separately - His pit is 60 fathoms deep & rope 8
lb [pound] p[e]r fathom, so suppose the Gin will answer please send
us, number of turns p[e]r minute of the Gin when Engine makes 24
strokes & number of turns of spiral dia[mete]r of rim &c also
drawing of the whole Engine as it now stands for our government, say
section & ground plan.
The value of metal materials 8 horse engine and rotative motion new
£294. 16 [shillings]
Copper
boiler
[£]68
Wood framing
about [£]70
To which add cold water pump Gin & its wheel work masonry &c, this
for your Government,
4 horse Engine Metal & wood & boiler of Copper
£315
Please write to Mr Townsend under cover to the R[igh]t H[onoura]ble
the Marquis of Lansdown London, Your's
J Watt''
AD1583/4/8 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
buying out W....d, the Madstoke case, and other matters Item
1 folio
Manuscript
19 Feb 1790
Endorsed:
Mr Watt February 19 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Birm[ingha]m Feb[ruar]y 19th 1790
Mr Wilson /
Dear Sir
Yours of 13th & 14th. Mr Morris asks too
many questions but shall be wrote to. We think your proposal of
buying W---d out a good one but are at a loss for a proper person to
employ there are some reasons against him you mention. Can nothing
be done with those with you without our being seen in it, but be
cautious whom you employ, & keep us constantly advised of the
smallest matter that concerns it. We took Maddox's opinion on the
Radstoke case it was decisively in our favour, & he advised to bring
the action against the makers of the Engine, as well as users.
I know nothing of the expence of Saw Mills but should
expect it would exceed what you mention however the scheme may be a
good one, but I would not offer under 2/ [shillings] p[e]r 100 feet,
when you inform me more about it shall give my opinion more fully -
I shall answer the other parts of your letter as soon as I can.
Your's
J Watt''
AD1583/4/9 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
alterations to the engine at United Mines Item
1 folio
Manuscript
6 Mar 1790
''Birm[ingha]m
Mar[ch] 6th 1790
Mr Wilson /
Dear Sir
I have yours of the 3[r]d covering bills
value £306. 9s[hillings] which shall be duely placed to your credit.
I fear the petitions for charity multiply faster, than the good will
which ought to ensue, I shall however mention Mrs Carkeet to Mr
B[oulton]. - In relation to the Barley, you say the money is to be
returned, but when, & who are the Managers, in short explain the
nature of the affair.
We have not understood till your present letter that
they were doing any thing yet at United Mines, please say what
advances they have made & what Engine it is they are altering, mean
while you may observe to them, that by our agreement with them we
ought to have been consulted, before they made any alteration on the
engine. As to Mr Daniel we shall write to him, but cannot write more
decidedly than we have done without we employ a Lawyer to do the
office for us which may the result if we are farther trampled upon &
our property withheld without our consent. Were we disposed to doubt
of any thing it would not be of the making them pay according to
Contract.
I remain Dear Sir
Yours sincerely
James
Watt''
AD1583/4/10 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
the purchase of a share in Tin Croft mine Item
1 folio
Manuscript
11 Mar 1790
Endorsed:
Mr Watt Mar[ch] 11 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Mar[ch] 11th 1790
Mr Wilson
D[ea]r Sir
I wish at present only to acknowledge the
receipt of y[ou]rs covering C M. Co[mpany']s bills £145 & 2 others
to y[ou]r credit £230. 9 [shillings]. 7 [pence]. - Perhaps some
thing above value might be given for a share in Tin Croft but we
must consider how far any thing of that kind would do in proof -
mean while, having headache
I remain Yours &c
James Watt''
AD1583/4/11 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
letter shown to Jethro Hornblower Item
1 folio
Manuscript
29 Mar 1970
Endorsed:
James Watt Mar[ch] 29 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Mr Wilson
London Mar[ch] 29th 1790
Dear Sir
Your 3 letters have been transmitted to me here, & am
glad to receive the news they contained. I suspect the letter you
showed to Jethro [Hornblower] had its effect, as they must see what
was alledged was true. I shall consult with Mr B[oulton]. when I
return about the other points of your letters, but cannot answer
them here - I am uncertain of my stay but until you hear from Me at
Birm[ingha]m please direct to B&W - being much indisposed with a
cold, I hope you will excuse my brevity & I remain
Dear Sir
Your's
sincerely
James Watt''
AD1583/4/12 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
specifications for engines Item
1 folio
Manuscript
31 Mar 1790
''London Mar[ch] 31st 1790
Mr Wilson /
Dear Sir
I wrote to you on Monday when I was much
indisposed by a slight fever of cold which is now much better and
last night I rec[eive]d yours of 27th which has vexed me much &
prevented me from sleeping well, are our plagues never to have an
end? When you suspect me to be in London direct for me always at No
6 Green Lettice Lane.
I find that a 15 inch cylinder 4 feet Stroke single will
raise 60 Gall[on]s p[e]r minute to 30 fathoms high with a 5 inch
pump & double that quantity to 30 fathoms if double engine & only 60
Gallons to 60 fathoms high though double & must go 21 Strokes p[e]r
minute to do that as to the coals & other articles you are the best
judge but please to add the house water lift which must give 220 to
250 Cubic inches p[e]r Stroke say 1 Gallon nearly & will require
about a 2½ inch forcer 4 feet Stroke or proportionaly.
If the fire is well managed & the engine is in good
order it will burn very few coals at the present load, a rotative
Engine here about 2/3[r]ds loaded going about 18 Strokes p[e]r
minute double 16, 4 feet Stroke burns about 9 bushes in 12 hours.
I am quite at a loss what to advise being to day neither
Strong in body or mind, but it appears to me that we should act
neither pettedly nor timidly, that you should offer to undertake it
on reasonable terms (which I refer entirely to yourself) & if they
refuse them & accept the other, let them do so, and we will try the
law come what will, I would have you throw out no threats, but to
say nothing that looks like giving up Sullen silence some times says
more than words.
As they seem to require 500 Guineas for the engine & you
can find that included in a monthly price, that will have its weight
with the sensible part of Adv[enture]rs, as will the expedition of
execution, but if you could saddle the Adv[enture]rs with the Engine
on their own cost it would be better still - Were such a thing to
stop further progress of these fools one w[oul]d sacrifice some
thing, but it cannot & will be made precedent of therefore do
nothing now you would not do in another case, but at same time come
as low as you can with propriety - W. is a fool & H. is another or
they never would run their heads into such a snare. Mr Kevil shall
be wrote to or you for him as soon as I get home - One of the best
possible cases would be somebody working one of our Engines without
leave, proof there w[oul]d be easy - You did right to get the paper
printed but please to let none go abroad untill you see or hear from
us.
I must finish having to write to Mr B[oulton]. & being ill at ease.
I remain
Dear Sir
Yours sincerely
James Watt
I mean to go
home the end of this week''
AD1583/4/13 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
premium on Tin Croft, and other matters Item
1 folio
Manuscript
6 Apr 1790
Endorsed:
Mr Watt Apr[i]l 6 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Birm[ingha]m Ap[ri]l 6th 1790
Mr Wilson /
Dear Sir
Yours of ye 30th received on my arrival on
Sunday - We are much pleased with the Statements you have sent but
think it will be best to delay publication or printing till you see
us, & not to give any copies, though you may shew it to those you
think have most candour & hear their sentiments or Objections. Mr
Boultons mind being at present in much agitation on account of a
difference with Droz. I have not been able to settle with him about
premium on Tin Croft 36 nor about Morris, but shall as soon as
possible send you both & leest we miss you write to Morristown -
Nothing else material occurs, except that I hear that a
good sale is likely to be made to the E[ast].I[ndia].Co[mpany] this
season, & that our Brim[ingha]m fools are going to make application
to Parliament to lower the duty on forreign Copper & ores, but their
application can do no harm to Cornwall, we know how to counteract
them -
I have just received yours of ye 3[r]d coverring bills
value £299. 0 [shillings]. 8 [pence] to your credit the accounts I
have not yet examined, but am glad to find you think you can
counteract the Trumpeters [Hornblowers] & remain Dear Sir
Yours sincerely
James Watt
I am in better
health and have recovered my spirits''
AD1583/4/14 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
engine at Wheal Treasury's removal to Tin Croft Item
1 folio
Manuscript
8 Apr 1790
Endorsed:
Mr Watt April 8th 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Birm[ingha]m Ap[ri]l 8th 1790
Mr Wilson /
Dear Sir
In relation to Wheal Treasury 36 to be
removed to Tin Croft suppose you were to say to Mr Kevill that he
must be very sensible of the dangers of precedent to our business, &
that therefore we cannot consent to the erection of the Engine on
the premium of a 20 inch, but as we reckion ourselves particularly
obliged to him on this as well as upon other occasions, we will
agree to make a deduction of 1/3 of our usual premium until the load
of the Engine surpasses that of a 20 inch cylinder, that is we will
take £12 per month till that period.
In respect to Mr Morris, at the calculation of 6 strokes per minute
through out the 24 hours our 3[r]d of savings would be 62 bushels
p[e]r day which at 4/[shillings]6d [pence] = £188. 11 [shillings] a
year, but we offered to take £150, he wanted to put it by the coals
he raised which is a method we can never agree to - We leave you to
make the best bargain you can with him, above £105 a year certain,
but realy think it will turn out more by a fair computation of his
coals & water we have had no correspondence with him since
Nov[embe]r 89 waiting till you should see him. - I intended to have
wrote to Mr D[anie]l to day but have been so monstrously interrupted
that that it is not in my power, shall if possible do it to
morrow I remain
Dear Sir
Yours
sincerely
James Watt''
AD1583/4/15 Letter, Watt to Wilson enclosing
letter for Mr Daniel Item
1 sheet
Manuscript
10 Apr 1790
Endorsed: Mr Watt Ap[ri]l 10 1790
''Birm[ingha]m Ap[ri]l 10th 1790
Mr Wilson /
Dear Sir
Inclosed you have letter for Mr Daniel which
I could not send sooner but hope will come in time - Wishing you a
good Journey & success I remain
Dear Sir
Yours sincerely
James Watt''
AD1583/4/16 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
reduction of premium at Tin Croft mine Item
1 folio
Manuscript
14 Apr 1790
Endorsed:
Mr Watt Ap[ri]l 14 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Birm[ingha]m Ap[ri]l 14th 1790
Mr Wilson
Dear Sir
I have y[ou]rs of ye 10th I wrote to you
on the 8th our sentiments concerning Tin Croft which pretty nearly
conformable to your own, that is to deduct 1/3 of the premium till
the depth of the mine surpassed the power of a 20inch, or if that
won't do you may agree to make that abatement till it passes the
power of a 25 inch Cylinder that is to half power.
I am glad to learn that you are like to worst the enemy in St Agnes
- Wishing you a good Journey and hoping to hear from you from
Swansea.
I remain Dear Sir
Your's Sincerely
James Watt''
AD1583/4/17 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
Poldice, Wheal Virgin and Consolidated Mines Item
1 folio
Manuscript
17 May 1790
Endorsed:
Mr Watt 17 May 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Birm[ingha]m
May 17th 1790
Mrs Wilson /
Dear Sir
I have yours of the 13th.
Whatever we might have done for the Consols afterwards
we have always considered the arrears as a debt against the mine
which we could not give up, as being withheld not only without our
consent, but also against our repeated Claims, & had it not gone
very much against the grain with us to proceed to harsh measurers
with that mine, at least with Mr Daniel & some individuals of it we
had long ago claimed it at Law. In regard to future abatements I can
say nothing Mr Boulton not being at home, but I know his mind in
relation to the arrears. At this time when a combination is forming
to attack our property in the engine privilege it would neither be
natural nor prudent to give up any just Claims, our promises we will
observe, & I expect we shall always make the proper distinction
between our friends and our adversaries.
In relation to Poldice for the sake of Wheal Virgin we
shall certainly avoid such measures as might stop the mine, but if
they pay the lords the whole it will be very well if we be contented
with a part, and I think we shall not take any leading part in
forcing a settlement at present, but of this shall write more fully,
when Mr Boulton returns, mean while we shall not join the Lords in
their demand.
I remain with Comp[limen]ts to Mrs Wilson
Dear Sir
Yours sincerely
James
Watt''
AD1583/4/18 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
Watt's journey to London Item
1 folio
Manuscript
19 May 1790
Endorsed:
Mr Watt May 19 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Birm[ingha]m
May 15th 1790
Mr Wilson /
Dear Sir
I received yours from Bath and am obliged to
you for the information it contains, We are both going to London
next week on Wednesday & shall there take some advice on the subject
- at present it still appears to us that Radstock may be the proper
place to attack, though perhaps not immediately. We expect daily to
hear from you from Cornwall hopeing your safe arrival & good health
of self & family, Our time has been much taken up lately by some
forreigners which has prevented me from writing to you sooner.
Mrs W[att]. joins in Comp[limen]ts to you & Mrs Wilson &
I remain Dear Sir
Your's
sincerely
James Watt''
AD1583/4/19 Letter, Pearson to
Wilson regarding accounts for Chasewater and Polgooth Item
1 folio
Manuscript
24 May 1790
Endorsed:
Mr Pearson 24 May 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Chasewater near Truro, Cornwall
''Soho near Birmingham
24
May 1790
Mr. Thomas Wilson
Sir
In the account you have transmitted, you
credit Cash for Coyning and Duties on Tin as follows, viz
Polgooth & Chasewater}
Exp[ense]s Coyn[in]g Tin 5 Q[uarte]rs £12. 16
[shillings]. 10 [pence]
Duties on 264. 0. 7 Tins sold [East] India Co[mpany] a[t]
4s[hillings] [£]52. 8. 3
Before the above can be entered it is needful to know how much
belong to Chasewater Account and how much to that of Polgooth, as
you know there is accounts for each of these Mines, and the two must
not be linked together. - Your answer will oblige Boulton & Watt for
whom I am Sir
Yours most obedient
Servant
James
Pearson''
AD1583/4/20 Letter, Pearson to
Wilson regarding Boulton and Watt's being in London, also accounts Item
1 folio
Manuscript
1 Jun 1790
Endorsed:
Mr Pearson June 1 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Soho near Birmingham
1st June
1790
Mr. Thomas Wilson
Sir
I have received your favor or 29th Ult[im]o enclosing
D[ra]ft on Glyn Mills & Mitton dated the 31st May at 30 days to
order of Boulton & Watt value Twelve Hundred Pounds, for which your
Account hath credit in the Books of said B&W. -
Mr. Hodges says the Box was sent a few Days after you was here from
The Spread Eagle in Spiceal Street, and hope you will have received
it before this reaches yours hands. -
B&W are both in London. Mr Boulton is not expected home sooner than
10 or 12 days, nor do I know when Mr. Watt is to return home. -
April Account is not meant to be entered till you send May account.
- I am for Bolton & Watt
Sir Your
most Ob[edien]t servant
James Pearson''
AD1583/4/21 Letter, Pearson to
Wilson regarding Boulton staying in London for another week Item
1 folio
Manuscript
5 Jun 1790
Endorsed:
Mr Pearson 5 June 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Soho near Birmingham
5th June 1790
Mr. Thomas Wilson
Sir
I have received your favor of 2[n]d instant annexing
Account for May, and enclosing a Bill value £160. - . - say One
Hundred and Sixty Pounds, which Bill is placed to your credit in the
books of Boulton & Watt.
B&W when in London should always be addressed for at W[illia]m
Matthews Esq[ui]r[e] Merch[an]t Green Lettice Lane, this I thought
you had known or I would have acquainted you therewith in my last.
- I suppose Mr. Watt may be expected at home immediately, but Mr.
Boulton may be in London at least one week more. - I am Sir
Your obedient humble Servant
James
Pearson''
AD1583/4/22 Letter, Pearson to
Wilson regarding receipt of bill, and Mr Watt's staying in London Item
1 folio
Manuscript
9 Jun 1790
Endorsed:
Mr Pearson 9 June 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas, Truro, Cornwall
''Soho near Birmingham
9 June 1790
Mr. Thomas Wilson
Sir
Your favor to Messrs Boulton & Watt of 6th instant is
received, and the Bill sent therein is at your credit in the Books
of said Gentlemen viz W[illia]m Harris on Forster & Co[mpany] value
£150. - . - say One Hundred and Fifty Pounds. - Your Letter shall be
sent to B[oulton]&W[att] yet in London, as I understand Mr. Watt
does not leave London this week. - I am Sir
Your ob[edien]t hum[b]le Servant
James Pearson''
AD1583/4/23 Letter, Watt to Wilson regarding
possible end to Government coinage, and proposing Cornish one Item
1 folio
Manuscript
29 Jun 1790
Endorsed: Mr Watt 29 June 1790
Addressed to: Mr Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Birm[ingha]m June 29th 1790
Mr Wilson /
Dear Sir
I only write at present to inform you of my
return from London where I left Mr Boulton, engaged in a very
disagreeable business of his own. - It seems likely that there
will be no Government Coinage soon & therefore it may perhaps be
worth while to make a Cornish one & I understand Mr Vivian has had
some conversation with Mr B[oulton]. on the subject -
It being term time & the dissolution of Parliament
likely to happen & taking place, we could not hope for any attention
from any capital lawyers & therefore took no steps in the Horner's
affair, we have got some Engine orders & are going on very well if
they would let us alone.
I have not seen all you letters yet which came in our
absence, when I have looked them over shall write you - mean while
with best comp[limen]ts to Mrs Wilson in which Mrs W[att]. joins I
remain
Dear
Sir Your's sincerely
James Watt''
AD1583/4/24 Letter, Pearson to
Wilson regarding receipt of bill Item
1 folio
Manuscript
7 July 1790
Endorsed: James Pearson 7 July 1790
Addressed to: Thomas Wilson, Truro, Cornwall
''Soho near Birmingham
7th July 1790
Mr. Thomas Wilson
Sir
Mr Watt desires me to inform you that your favor
(suppose of 3rd instant) is received enclosing a Bill value £133. 6
[shillings]. 8 [pence] say One Hundred and thirty three Pounds Six
Shillings and eight pence which is placed to your credit in the
Books of Boulton & Watt. -
Mr Watt says he will write you in a day or two himself.
&n
