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... important objects . I have endeavoured to make the northern proprietors sensible of their own Interests , and to convince Government and the public that the nation at large is deeply interested in the proposed improvements . I have left ...
... important objects . I have endeavoured to make the northern proprietors sensible of their own Interests , and to convince Government and the public that the nation at large is deeply interested in the proposed improvements . I have left ...
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... important to employ , without loss of time , a skilful Engineer to make preparation in Scotland for the speedy commencement of any works the Board might resolve to undertake . ' Before the Commissioners issued their first report on the ...
... important to employ , without loss of time , a skilful Engineer to make preparation in Scotland for the speedy commencement of any works the Board might resolve to undertake . ' Before the Commissioners issued their first report on the ...
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... important work in Scotland in his last years were the two important bridges in Edinburgh and Glasgow . That he should have been called in to carry out these works in the two chief cities of his own country was a source of much pride and ...
... important work in Scotland in his last years were the two important bridges in Edinburgh and Glasgow . That he should have been called in to carry out these works in the two chief cities of his own country was a source of much pride and ...
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The Eighteenth Century Transport problem | 26 |
First Highland Survey 1801Second Highland | 60 |
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