Note 248 — Chapter XVI · More Difficulties and more Inventions—Boulton again in Cornwall.
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“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.