Letters and envelope from John Wesley Hackworth, Darlington/London to Albert Hackworth

Incomplete letter, possibly two separate letters. Encloses cuttings (not present), discusses his correspondence in newspapers, numbers in the margin may refer to the newspaper clippings that he encloses; describes events surrounding the beginning of the locomotive; appears to be involving Albert in gaining recognition for Timothy Hackworth. Found in envelope marked 'J.W. Hackworth letter re early S&DR engines & blast pipe to son Albert 1885' written in John Wesley Hackworth’s hand. (8 sides)