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TELFOIID'S PROJECTED BRIDGE 



I'AKT VIII. 



Later in tlie same year lie writes that his plans and 

 propositions have been approved and recommended to 

 be carried out, and he expects to have the execution of 

 them. " If they will provide the ways arid means," says 

 he, " and give me elbow-room, I see my way as plainly 

 as mending the brig at the auld burn." In November, 

 1801, he states that his view of London Bridge, as pro- 

 posed by him, has been published, and admitted to be 

 one of the finest plates lately produced. On the 14th of 

 April, 1802, he writes, "I have got into mighty favour 

 with the Royal folks. I have received notes written by 

 order of the King, the Prince of Wales, Duke of York', 

 and Duke of Kent, about the bridge print, and in future 

 it is to be dedicated to the King." 



TELFORD'S PROPOSED ONE-ARCHED BRIDGE OVER THE THAMES. 



The bridge in question was one of the boldest of Tel- 

 ford's designs. He proposed by his one arch to provide 

 a clear headway of 65 feet above high water. The arch 

 was to consist of seven cast iron ribs, in segments as large 

 as possible, and they were to be connected by diagonal 

 cross-bracing, disposed in such a manner that any part of 

 the ribs and braces could be taken out .and replaced 

 without injury to the stability of the bridge or inter- 

 ruption to the traffic over it. The roadway was to be 



