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LATROBE, BENJAMIN H.

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LATROBE, BENJAMIN H.
(1806 - 1878) American engineer, served as chief engineer of the Baltimore & Ohio RR, laying out the line between Washington and Baltimore, aided Roebling in the planning and design of the Brooklyn Bridge. A.L.S. with additionally signed address leaf, 2pp. 4to., Baltimore, Jan. 31, 1838 complaining of the failure of a supplier to provide a quantity of steel ordered and the poor behavior of a mutual acquaintance. Very good.