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DM1306 - Brunel Collection
11 - Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the SS Great Eastern
1 - Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the SS Great Eastern
1 - E.S.N. Compy Report Book
Ref No
DM1306/11/1/1/folio 343-347
Title
Letter from Professor C. Piazzi Smyth to Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Description
Written from 1 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh. The letter promises to send Brunel a sample of Piazzi Smyth's small naval reflecting circle for Brunel to see a smaller example of the device that Smyth is organising for him. The letter also includes detailed instructions for constructing a stabilising stand with details of dimensions and illustrative sketches. The letter explains how the device is intended to work and is illustrated with small diagrams and sketches on Folios 344, 345 and 347.
Date
11 December 1854
Format
Manuscript volume
Extent
5 pages
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Access Conditions
This material is held at the Brunel Institute - please contact the Brunel Institute to arrange access.
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