Nasmyth, James, Scottish engineer, inventor of the steam hammer (1808-1890). Autograph letter signed.

Penshurst, Kent, 9 Oct. 1868.

8vo. 4 pp. on bifolium.

 950.00

To his friend Becknell, arranging an outing: "Gilbert has sent me the welcome information that he can be with us any day we like to name next week. So we have named Tuesday by the same train as you & Goodall came by. I trust Tuesday will suit you and that the day may be everything we could desire [...] There is such a grand Ruin of a Great Beech here in the Park I have to show you [...] Gilbert will be delighted with it, I am sure [...]".

On stationery with printed address. A tiny glue stain.