Ingenieur und Lokomotivkonstrukteur (1789–1874). Eigenh. Brief mit U. Manchester. 1½ SS. auf Doppelblatt. 8vo.
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William Fairbairn, 1st Baronet (1789–1874), Ingenieur und Lokomotivkonstrukteur. E. Brief mit U. Manchester, 26. November 1862. 1½ SS. auf Doppelblatt. 8°. – An einen Mr. Nunnally: „I have been complaining for some days past of an attack of the stomach and Bowels but I entertained hopes of being able to be present at the soiree to-morrow. Sir James Bardsley [Mediziner, 1801–87] who called this morning has laid an embargo upon me, and insists on me remaining quiet at home. Under the circumstances I feel I must obey, and thank you for your friendly hospitality which I regret I cannot accept.
I have written Mr. Pickering to the same effect, and with kind regards to Mrs. Nunnally I am faithfully yours [...]“. – Auf Briefpapier mit gepr. Vignette. – Leicht gebräunt..