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D6340 - Richard Arkwright of Cromford (1732-1792), cotton manufacturer - [20th cent]

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D6340/1
Title	20th century facsimile letter of Richard Arkwright which was written shortly after he set up in business in Cromford
Date	(2 Mar 1772)
Description	Written from Cromford, describing cotton spinning and other business matters. Arkwright is developing the machinery in the mill; he is very impressed with its labour saving potential and thus the small number of millhands that will be needed. The yarn is ‘soft and as even as silk’. He wants ‘good latches and catches’ for the mill doors and he is determined to let no person to see the work except spinning
Extent	1 item
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator	Richard Arkwright of Cromford (1732-1792), cotton manufacturer
Format	Document

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