Letter from Robert Stephenson to Samuel Smiles

Letter from Robert Stephenson to Samuel Smiles Letter from Robert Stephenson to Samuel Smiles

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Letter dated at 34 Gloucester Sq, 'Friday'. Letter begins with 'Dear Smiles, I am leaving town until Wednesday.' Mentions a 'Blastpipe'. Address on reverse mentions Mr Burrows.

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34 Gloucester Sq
Friday

Dear Smiles
I am leaving town until Wednesday. but I have forwarded my remarks on the Blast pipe _
I enclose you the note about [illegible word] my last one to you. As I shall be absent and as ladies are

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apt under such circumstances to feel that they are neglected will you do me the favor of writing for a line direct.

Yours sincerely
Robt Stephenson

S. Smiles Esq
So.E. R'way
London Bridge

The Lady's address
Mrs Burrows
6 Craven Hill }
Gardens }

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