Civil engineer

I am a member of the Institute of Civil Engineers, and a civil engineer by profession. I was born in the year 1841, and am the son of a civil engineer, who, after serving his time with a celebrated firm in the north of England, established himself in practice in the south, first in the capacity of a young man, and afterwards as a leading member of the profession. In due course I followed in my father’s footsteps, and, after passing through the regular term of instruction, I was placed in charge of important works, which I carried to a successful termination. I am now in the prime of life, and in the enjoyment of a good professional income. I am the author of several standard works on the art of which I am a follower, and I am a