[ [244] Watt to Boulton, 19th September, 1782.
[ [245] Boulton to Watt, 28th September, 1782.
[ [246] Watt to Boulton, 3rd October, 1782.
[ [247] “On my road to this place (Cosgarne) I stayed two days at Bristol in order to learn the particulars of Hornblower’s new engine erected in that neighbourhood, and I had the satisfaction to find that it is worse than a common engine, although made upon our principles; but from the various evasions introduced it is as bad as need be. Nevertheless I think we should stop it in order to stop the effects of the numerous lies they propagate in this county, and other mischiefs.”—Boulton to Watt, 30th September, 1782.
[ [248] “I don’t know a man in Cornwall amongst the adventurers,” he wrote, “but what would think it patriotism to free the mines from the tribute they pay to us, and thereby divide our rights amongst their own dear selves. Nevertheless, let us keep our tempers, and keep the firm hold we have got; let us do justice, show mercy and walk humbly, and all, I hope, will be right at last.”—Boulton to Watt, 2nd November, 1782.
[ [249] Boulton to Watt, 30th September, 1782.
[ [250] Boulton to Watson of Bristol, 7th November, 1782.
[ [251] Boulton to Wyatt, 16th December, 1782.
[ [252] Boulton to Watt, 7th December, 1782.
[ [253] Watt to Boulton, 28th November, 1782.