English inventor and engineer (1813–1898). ALS signed “H. Bessemer,” one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, July 4, 1879. Short letter to a bookseller forwarding a payment for two books “which were omitted by mistake when I forwarded a like amount.” Ink notation to top edge and some scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
