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Ref NoDM1306/11/1/5/folio 28-29
TitleLetter from Joshua & A. Ridsdale to Isambard Kingdom Brunel
DescriptionWritten from 54 Minories. The letter sends Brunel a prospectus for the Ridsdales' patent steering telegraph as well as testimonials of its use in the hope that Brunel will consider using it in the Great Eastern. The letter also hopes that, having undergone considerable cost in getting together samples for the tender for the scuttles in the Great Eastern, Brunel will give them further opportunities for tendering for additional work on the ship.
Date21 July 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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