Despite this condition he still was able to design ferry landings, floating public baths and a bridge over Breakfast Creek. Such was his courage that he still kept control over his business: when plans were explained to him he ordered the necessary quantities of material and was even able to check the performance of his building workers; he used his cane if not satisfied.
Despite his health issue, he managed to design ferry landings, floating public baths, and a bridge over Breakfast Creek. His courage ensured that he retained control of his business: when plans were explained to him, he ordered the required materials and even inspected the work of his building workers; if not satisfied, he used his cane.