Autograph Letter Signed, on "Denmark Hill, Surrey" stationery, 4 pp, 8vo, Surrey, England, August 30, 1883.
BESSEMER, HENRY (1813-98) English engineer and inventor. He created a new method for making steel, in 1855, which was applied to gun manufacturing.
To his granddaughter, Daisy on the topic of how to hang a picture. "You will remember that when I last saw you, I told you that I had to remove one of my large Pictures from the gallery at my house, and that I should send it to you . Now as you know all dining room pictures ought to be hung upon rods, so I have had some brass rods made for this purpose. I will with pleasure undertake to hang them for you. Now My Dear Daisy, I know it is a very difficult thing to choose pictures for other people, even when you buy at the highest prices (which I have not done) however such as they are...." He has signed, "With our united best love to you I remain your affectionate Grandpapa, Henry Bessemer." (Item ID: 572)
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Bessemer was a prolific inventor, holding at least 129 patents for inventions created between 1838 to 1883 in the manufacture of iron and steel, of glass; of sugar; and military weaponry. This is a fine personal letter to his granddaughter.
