Majláth Béla (szerk.): Gróf Széchenyi István munkái 4. Levelei 2. (Budapest, 1890)
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respectability and credit is to have the undertaking of it. But there are two questions to be finally decided yet, viz. what sort of bridge is ought to be. and who should be the person to superintend its building. The bearer of this, Mr. Schönerer sent the Baron Sina, shall decide on these two subjects, and as their solution depends gread deal on the length and other particularities of the bridge, he will tell you every thing about it. I look upon you as a benefactor of Hungary as we wanted indeed nothing less than the perfection of your Engines, to get over the prejudices prevailing against any improvement whatsoever — prejudices great dent stronger than even the rapids of the Danube. The erection of a solid bridge, and its success is of the highest importance, as we are earryng through it the principle of payng a toll, of which the nobility is exemted till now, and without which nothing can be done at all. Pray, be a benefactor of our country in this question too, and give your valuable advice to Mr. Schönerer. I gave him several letters to the Bennies. Clark etc. but you know, how biased there artists are, each of them towards their favorite idea or interest, Mr. Schönerer has been living in the quality of a geometer for many years with the Baron Sina, and is, as far as I know, a highly gifted and qualified young man. — I shall be very grateful to you, if you will make this matter a point of your consideration, as I rely more upon your opinion than that of any body else. Good bye, dear Sir and believe me very truly yours S. Széchenyi. dönteni, kéri őt tanulmányaiban támogatni, kijelenti továbbá, liogy Wattot Magyarország jótevőjének tekinti s kívánná, hogy az ő mérnokösködése alatt fejeztetnék be a hid építése. Jelzi, hogy egy szilárd hídnak a felépítése s annak következménye nagy horderejű, kéri e szempontból is támogatni Schönerert, kit barátságába ajánl, mint levele vivőjét, mint a ki Sinának magánmérnöke, s az 6' figyelmére miveltségénél fogva érdemes, s hogy Széchenyi többe! tart az ő véleményére, mint bárki máséra.