| Ref No | DM1306/11/1/5/folio 134-135 |
| Title | Letter from Henry Thomas Hope to Isambard Kingdom Brunel |
| Description | Written from Deepdene. The letter explains that Hope does not wish to argue with Brunel but that he also doesn't want to say anything that may cause divisions or questions over the role of the directors of the Eastern Steam Navigation Company. The letter acknowledges the burden that Brunel is under with the project but argues that Hope and the other directors are also burdened by the project and its potential for failure and Hope especially has been required to act when he should merely have provided support and guidance. The letter finishes with an expression of Hope's pleasure in hearing that the workmen will be able to vacate the shipyard at Millwall by 15 October 1857. |
| Date | 20 September 1857 |
| Format | Manuscript volume |
| Extent | 2 pages |
| Access Conditions | This material is held at the Brunel Institute - please contact the Brunel Institute to arrange access. |