George Stephenson

“I am glad to learn that the Parliament Bill has been passed for the Darlington Railway.”

“The rage for railroads is so great that many will be laid in parts where they will not pay.”

“I am much obliged by the favourable sentiments you express towards me, and shall be happy if I can be of service in carrying into execution your plans.”

“The principles upon which a safety lamp might be constructed I stated to several persons long before Sir Humphrey Davy came into this part of the country.”