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Ref No	DM1306/11/1/1/folio 416-417
Title	Letter from Isambard Kingdom Brunel to Joshua Field
Description	Written from 18 Duke Street, London. The letter mentions that, among the other devices and inventions that Brunel is planning to include in his 'great ship', he thinks a jury rudder or auxiliary paddles fixed to the stern to assist with steering might be a good idea. Brunel remembers seeing a model for a similar device at Field's office and wonders if Field can give him advice on including such a device, which Field's business partner Mr Maudslay might have patented.
Date	1 February 1855
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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