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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101102-66
Title
Correspondence regarding steam engine purchase, sureties, and shipment
Date(s)
- June 26th 1844; 1st July 1844 (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Summary: This page contains three documents: a letter discussing the decision to purchase a 4 horse steam engine instead of a 6 horse engine due to cost; a letter providing references for sureties and listing members of the firm Perkins Bacon & Petch; and a letter enclosing a bill of lading for a shipment to the Bank of Madras, listing invoice amounts and shipment details.
