126. Stephenson (Robert, civil engineer, builder of the “Rocket”, railway tracks and bridges, 1803-1859) & George Robert Stephenson, civil engineer, 1819-1905. Power of attorney from Robert Stephenson to his cousin, George Robert Stephenson, D.s. “Robert Stephenson, George Robert Stephenson” & “Samuel Smiles”, 3pp., folds, browned, folio, 24th September 1852.
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Although Robert Stephenson died in 1859 he had been ill for many years. As George Robert Stephenson was to be his heir, Stephenson obviously arranged for this document to be drawn up in case of a sudden illness.
Samuel Smiles (1812-1904), author; Secretary to the South Eastern Railway 1845-66.
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