| Ref No | DM1306/11/1/5/folio 384-386 |
| Title | Letter from J. R. Engledue to Isambard Kingdom Brunel |
| Description | Written from Glasgow. The letter promises all Engledue's assistance but explains that he has no one currently employed who is able to carry out the preparations of drawings and specifications for cabin fitting up, although he can send Brunel an experienced foreman joiner. The letter also describes two possible candidates that Engledue knows who might be suitable for the work that Brunel wants and describes their relevant experience and suggests that Brunel put the Clyde-based workmen in competition with London workmen since Engledue is sure that their experience and taste will compare well to the Londoners. Engledue offers to assist Brunel whenever he wishes and expresses his great interest in Brunel's ship and her engines as well as his certainty that the plan will be successful since the public will always wish to travel by the fastest method. Engledue offers to show Brunel a good plan that he has for cabin ventilation and suggests giving the vessel a trial run while the contractors are preparing to work on the cabins. |
| Date | 28 January 1858 |
| Format | Manuscript volume |
| Extent | 3 pages |
| Access Conditions | This material is held at the Brunel Institute - please contact the Brunel Institute to arrange access. |