I.xi. Letters to Richard Lovell Edgeworth from the engineer and canal builder William Reynolds,
1800-1802.
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| Summary: | Reynolds' letters, written from Cliton, Bristol, and Madeley Wood and Ketley, Shropshire, relate to the construction of canals (their engineering and the cost of materials), the building of a canal system for London (the Grand Surrey Canal) and his interest in Edgeworth's ideas for various inventions, including a mechanism for conveying coaches along canals. Reynolds, in a letter dated 20 May 1800, congratulates Edgeworth on 'your retreat from your parliamentary bustle', in reference to Edgeworth's position as an M.P. at the time of the Act of Union. |
| In collection: | Richard Lovell Edgeworth Papers, 1772-1817. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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| Notes: | Reynold's letter dated 9 Aug. 1802 contains pencil annotations on the verso in Edgeworth's hand. Physical description: 4 items. more |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds |