1828-1833
Containing notes and sketches/meausred elevations of parts for various engines, most items are noted as being manufactured by Boulton & Watt for particular companies, with dates, including the following: John Howard & Brothers, Jun 1833; J&J Potter, Apr 1833; "Dolphin", Liverpool, 1833; J.B.Clarke & Sons, May 1833; Mr. Oldham, Bank of Ireland, Apr 1833; B&W Sandford, May 1833; H. Beaver, May 1833; "Monarch", 1833. Drawings show valves, hot water pumps, marine engines, clutches, boilers, pumping engine.
Includes: journal extracts of experiments on pumping engines at various docks and water works, 1828-1832; notes on the strength of cast iron beams and rotative shafts; Dr. Church 's boiler and steam carriage, Aug 1833; Sharp & Roberts" railway engine, Jun 1833; Fairbairn's iron boat for Prince Leopold, May 1833; performance of the vessels "Harlequin", "Aladdin" and "Cinderella", 1824 1824; mint machinery at Soho; and list of shareholders in Treliner Mine.
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