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Page 51
... received from the land to be reclaimed on either bank and developed for wharves and warehouses was confidently expected ultimately to pay for the bridge . There is little doubt that the proposals were what would now be called ...
... received from the land to be reclaimed on either bank and developed for wharves and warehouses was confidently expected ultimately to pay for the bridge . There is little doubt that the proposals were what would now be called ...
Page 61
... received the Commands of the Lords Commissioners , ' wrote Nicholas Vansittart , M.P. , Joint Secretary to the Treasury , on 27th July , 1801 , ' to desire you to proceed with the work as you are perfectly acquainted with the objects ...
... received the Commands of the Lords Commissioners , ' wrote Nicholas Vansittart , M.P. , Joint Secretary to the Treasury , on 27th July , 1801 , ' to desire you to proceed with the work as you are perfectly acquainted with the objects ...
Page 118
... received in confidence of Your known knowledge and character . I must add here that the Kings absolute will is that every survey , plan , and calculation of expence must be ready with the end of this year , this to be performed at his ...
... received in confidence of Your known knowledge and character . I must add here that the Kings absolute will is that every survey , plan , and calculation of expence must be ready with the end of this year , this to be performed at his ...
Contents
CHAPTER | 1 |
The Eighteenth Century Transport problem | 26 |
First Highland Survey 1801Second Highland | 60 |
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