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    To the commissioners of the River Wear, and port and haven of Sunderland, in the county of Durham . The following essay, on the nature and quality of the stones that lay upon the shores and in quarries near the month of the River Wear, and port and haven of Sunderland; and an estimate of the expence of every particular part of the south pier intended to be erected at the entrance of the said port and haven, are most respectfully inscribed, by their engineer, and humble servant, Joseph Robson.

    Robson, Joseph | Date: 1769
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    To the commissioners of the River Wear, and port and haven of Sunderland, in the county of Durham , The following pages, containing reasons against the filling up, or lessening the receptacles for the flux of water in navigable rivers, especially the remains of the receptacle in the River Wear, are most respectfully dedicated, by their engineer, and very humble servant, Joseph Robson.

    Robson, Joseph | Date: 1766

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