Letter, Timothy Hackworth to Robert Stephenson, 9 April 1829

Made:
1829-04-09 in Shildon
author:
Timothy Hackworth

[Draft letter] 1829 Apr 9, New Shildon [to] Rob't Stephenson, Liverpool / Tim.y Hackworth. [3p. on 1 leaf. Expresses opinions on pulling capacity of various engines, and on the inefficacy of stationary engines and endless ropes on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. On SM negs. 452-4/89]

Details

Category:
Archive Collections
Object Number:
1934-704
Measurements:
31.5 x 38.5 cm. [folded to] 31.5 x 19.5 cm.
type:
letter
credit:
J. Hackworth-Young.

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