NASMYTH, James (1808-1890). Engineer and inventor of the steam-hammer.
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr [S.A.] Garnett, 6 pages 8vo, Bailey's Hotel, London, 28 April 1877. With thumbprint ('Hys marke') under the signature. A lengthy letter thanking Garnett for a portrait, probably a photograph, attempting to raise his spirits ('the present depression must pass away') and giving advice from his own experience.
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