Letter from Robert Stephenson to his stepmother

Letter from Robert Stephenson to his stepmother Letter from Robert Stephenson to his stepmother

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A letter from Robert Stephenson, London, dated 4th June 1824 and addressed to his stepmother, Mrs George Stephenson, Eldon Place, Newcastle Tyne. In the letter he justifies his decision to leave for Columbia and states that he cannot be persuaded not to go. He also details some of the difficulties of packing for the trip. The letter is holograph signed.

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