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Mill Lead vs Plumbers Lead Debate Arrives at Greenwich
A long letter discusses the cost and quality of mill rolled lead versus plumbers lead. It analyzes weights from trials, claims mill lead is cheaper per hundred, and argues for the superiority of cast versus milled coverings. References to Navy Board tests, Greenwich Hospital, and House of Commons coverings appear, with notes on pricing and physical properties.
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