| Description | Written from 18 Duke Street, Westminster, London. The letter explains that Brunel has not read Griffiths' specifications for his patented design for screw propellers and that he is not aware of infringing on any part of Griffiths' design in the design of the Great Eastern Steam Ship's screw. Brunel points out that Griffiths himself has said that the system of fastening the screw blades is not an infringement on his patent and explains Brunel's original intentions when constructing the screw. Brunel explains that although the screw is currently in pieces, as soon as it is put together again he will happily show Griffiths the finished screw and in the meantime he is happy to show Griffiths a drawing of the screw so he can see where the differences lie. Brunel also reiterates that any infringement of Griffiths' patent was purely accidental and that he in no way wishes to evade Griffiths' rights. |