Boulton, Matthew (1728-1809)
- Boulton, Matthew, 1728-1809.
- Date:
- 1783-1823
- Reference:
- MS.8556
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
2 Autograph letters from Matthew Boulton (1728-1809) one dated February 4th 1783 addressed to a Mr William Phillips in Cornwall, another dated July 20th 1805 addressed to J. Mosley, London, titled 're. Iron Pipes'.
1 autograph letter from Matthew Robinson Boulton (1770-1842) dated July 26th 1823, Soho (from Matthew Robinson Boulton's diary May 18 1842) addressed to 'madam'.
Publication/Creation
1783-1823
Physical description
1 file (3 items)
Acquisition note
Purchased from Stevens, London, March 1931 (acc.56477). Purchased from Stevens, London, March 1931 (acc.56478). Purchased from Stevens, London, August 1934 (acc.84337).
Biographical note
Mathew Boulton was a toy manufacturer and entrepreneur who was born and lived in Birmingham. Boulton was a prominent member of the Lunar Society. In 1775 he directed Soho Foundry in partnership with James Watt as well as managing Soho Manufactory and later founded Soho Mint. Boulton put much time and investment into the steam engine, which ultimately made it a commercial success. Boulton had a son with Anne Robinson, born Matthew Robinson Boulton in 1770. After his Fathers death, Robinson-Boulton directed Soho Manufactory and Mint, and Soho Foundry with Watt.
Where to find it
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