Thomas Beddoes to Gregory Watt, 21 November 1799

21 Nov.

Dear Sir

I acknowledge the receipt of thirty six pounds fifteen shillings from Mess^r Boulton & Watt –

I must again express my thanks to you for the very liberal manner in which you have afforded the pneumatic scheme your assistance – I hope you will have the satisfaction of having contributed to the indisputable good of mankind

I beg my comp^ts to your father & to Mr Knott whom I saw at Bristol – & am Sir

Your much obliged sv^t

Thomas Beddoes

Address: Mr Gregory Watt / Soho
Endorsement: Dr Beddoes / Clifton Nov^r 1799 // Receipt of £36 for the Pneumatic Institution
MS: LoB MS 3219/6/2/B/74

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