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Ref NoDM1306/11/1/5/folio 251-252
TitleLetter from Isambard Kingdom Brunel to Mr Hepworth, foreman at the Eastern Steam Navigation Company shipyard at Millwall
DescriptionWritten from 18 Duke Street, Westminster, London. The letter reminds Hepworth that he will need to have trustworthy men observing the launch cradles and the launching ways in order to pass word if there are any problems and asks Hepworth to work out ways of getting the men on the river side of the ship to communicate with Hepworth and gives him other instructions and things to remember to ensure the launch goes smoothly.
Date[October-November 1857]
FormatManuscript volume
Extent2 pages
Access ConditionsThis material is held at the Brunel Institute - please contact the Brunel Institute to arrange access.
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