I proposed to H.J.Linville, who had designed the iron bridge, and to John L.Piper and his partner, Mr.
Schiffler, who had charge of bridges on the Pennsylvania line, that they should come to Pittsburgh and I would organize a company to build iron bridges.

It was the first company of its kind.

I asked my friend, Mr.Scott, of the Pennsylvania Railroad, to go with us in the venture, which he did.

Each of us paid for a one fifth interest, or $1250.

My share I borrowed from the bank.