Chapter XV
Mr Telford’s later years—His death and character
Telford’s residence in LondonLeaves the SalopianFirst President of Institute of Civil EngineersConsulted by foreign Governments as to roads and bridgesHis views on railwaysFailure of healthConsulted as to Dover HarbourIllness and deathHis characterHis friendsIntegrityViews on money-makingBenevolencePatriotismHis WillLibraries in Eskdale supported by his bequests