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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 358-359
Title
Letter from Thomas E. Blackwell to Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Description
Written from Clifton, Bristol. The letter explains that the boards of willow, ash, poplar and abele have all been sent to Blackwell at Paddington Station, ready for Brunel's experiments on inflammability of wood. Blackwell also promises that he will try and get some horse chestnut wood ready for Brunel and describes the results of his enquiry into the availability of willow of various diameters. The letter also includes quotes or comments about the properties of several different types of poplar used in the S.S. Great Britain.
Date
14 December 1854
Format
Manuscript volume
Extent
2 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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