| Ref No | DM1306/11/1/5/folio 239 |
| Title | Letter from James Thornton & Sons to Isambard Kingdom Brunel |
| Description | Written from Birmingham. The letter confirms that Thornton & Sons have in stock 3 large traversing jacks that can be sent within hours of them receiving a telegraph message requesting them. The letter also mentions the other machines that they have available if requested. |
| Date | 29 October 1857 |
| Format | Manuscript volume |
| Extent | 1 page |
| Access Conditions | This material is held at the Brunel Institute - please contact the Brunel Institute to arrange access. |