Thomas Beddoes to Josiah Wedgwood, 23 July 1808

Dear Wedgwood

I know that whitesmiths here make machines as well as elsewhere but none are in the habit of making them to support the arms – though they c^d do it after a model or drawing – I w^d not trouble the arms at all events & suppose that a little movement without machine w^d do best with much rest between whiles – As I never saw the arms supported nor even a drawing of a machine for this purpose, I can say little to it. The principle is right, no doubt – But it may be compensated by some inconvenience perhaps –

I am
Dear Wedgwood
Truly your

Thomas Beddoes

My wife, who is not at home just now, w^d you may be very sure be glad to see you & Miss Wedgwood

23 July 1808

MS: WE/EL/1/1/L40–7060

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