| Description | Written from Union Foundry, Bolton, Lancashire. The letter answers enquiries made by Brunel's agents as to the availability of hydraulic presses that could be used to assist the launch of the Leviathan steam ship. When Brunel's agent called, Rothwell & Co only had one press that was due to go off to another customer but they offered to have three rams and cylinders made within a week if requested. The letter asks of Brunel wishes them to go ahead and promises their best efforts to do anything necessary to help in the launching of the ship and explains how many presses they can supply to Brunel and within what time frame. |