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a In reply to these letters , I beg leave to state , that I am fully aware of the general importance of the proposed undertaking , and considered myself much honoured by the intimations which His Majesty of Sweden has been graciously ...
a In reply to these letters , I beg leave to state , that I am fully aware of the general importance of the proposed undertaking , and considered myself much honoured by the intimations which His Majesty of Sweden has been graciously ...
Page 267
... and founded our recommendation on his having distinguished himself in mathematics , he did not hesitate to say that he considered such acquirements as rather disqualifying than fitting him for the situation .
... and founded our recommendation on his having distinguished himself in mathematics , he did not hesitate to say that he considered such acquirements as rather disqualifying than fitting him for the situation .
Page 277
... The Chronicle of Friday last , considered it would be useless to persevere . It was clear that the engine was not adequate in the horrible state of the roads , to reach Birmingham with STEAM CARRIAGES 277.
... The Chronicle of Friday last , considered it would be useless to persevere . It was clear that the engine was not adequate in the horrible state of the roads , to reach Birmingham with STEAM CARRIAGES 277.
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Edinburgh at the beginning of the Twentieth Century I | 8 |
The Eighteenth Century Transport problem | 26 |
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