| Description | Written from Southampton. The letter writes after reading a report in the paper that Captain Russell has offered to launch Brunel's ship and that he is being credited for successfully refloating the ship the Tyne. Hedger warns that, after speaking to several members of Lloyds, he has found that Russell's claim for refloating the Tyne is not as reported and that, in fact it was Captain Vincent's ideas that were responsible. The letter describes what Hedger understands is the true situation regarding the Tyne and warns Brunel not to listen to Russell. |