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Ingenious Bridge Builder Presses Ahead From Stafford
J. R. Remington writes of abundant orders from aristocracy, a swift rise in status, and a plan to build long spans including a railroad bridge. He details convalescence, patent ideas, and a glimpse of England via correspondence, noting dining with earls and strict tableware security.
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