He completed his apprenticeship in 1829, and travelled to London seeking work; he was unsuccessful in obtaining civil engineering work and spent a year working as an accountant's assistant.
Unsuccessful in obtaining a civil-engineering position, he spent a year working as an accountant's assistant. He completed his apprenticeship in 1829, and travelled to London seeking work.
He completed his apprenticeship in 1829, and travelled to London seeking work. Unsuccessful in obtaining a civil-engineering position, he spent a year working as an accountant's assistant.
He completed his apprenticeship in 1829, and travelled to London seeking work. Unsuccessful in obtaining a civil-engineering position, he spent a year working as an accountant's assistant.