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centrical and of the filly, by the pressure of the external atmosphere. In the mean time the opposite filly has got to the where the slit in the axle-tree begins; and so the wheel goes round, two of the pistons out of the four being constantly at work. ascending. How the refrigerating water is let in I know not. I suppose in the same manner as in the common engine, whatever that is. Dr Nooth the inventor, who was a pupil of Fordyce's, has one a making, which is to be set up somewhere in or about London.
There, my dear Sam, I have done what I could
for you, and now must bid you good night. I was
prevented by an accident sending the letter that I had
written to my father for last post: and now I must
say something more. Don't wonder if some time
or other he should be the death of me. But don't
be alarmed, as I should keep myself were it only for
your sake, till your return. How happy it is for
man, that tyranny extends not beyond the grave!
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Fordyce is not particularly acquainted with Beledor's Architecture Hydrolique: mais en general it dit, que locit ce qui est de Belidor est bon: which it is a great deal for Fordyce to say.
A friend of Fordyce's has got the Commission for victualling
the forces at Boston. He sends amongst other things Sauer
Crout: Cabbages which are made to undergo to a
certain degree the acetous fermentation: a great dish
in Germany. They are stowd in 1/2 Ton Casks. As this
fermentation will continue while they are on ship board, Fordyce
has contrived a method to give vent to the vapour
that will be discharged. In the middle of each Bung,
is of cork he introduces a flat circular Cross valve which
opens by the force of the vapour and shuts itself again by
a spring. Each Bung thus prepared costs half a
Crown.
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Monsr. Bentham le fils cher Monsr V Monsr. I Hardi Rue St. Jean Caen France.
De present a cher Mr. — — Srattle Gentilhomme Anglais Place Royale au Coin des Minantes
Ce Paris
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