| Ref No | DM1306/11/23/100 |
| Title | Letter from Archibald White to Isambard Kingdom Brunel with an idea for launching the SS Great Eastern |
| Description | Written from Great Missenden. The letter offers to meet with Brunel to explain White's plan for launching the 'Leviathan' by means of simple and inexpensive machinery which may be constructed within hours rather than using hydraulic rams. White had previously Brunel on 12 December 1857 (DM1306/11/23/182). |
| Date | 17 December 1857 |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Extent | 1 letter |
| Access Conditions | This material is held at the Brunel Institute - please contact the Brunel Institute to arrange access. |