| Description | Written from Liverpool. The letter explains that there has been a serious accident at Henry Wood & Co's Chester manufactory which has completely suspended all work until the damaged machinery can be repaired or replaced. In consequence Wood & Co request an extension of the delivery date for the anchor of the Great Eastern. The firm confirms that, up until the accident, they were working completely to schedule, even though the time given them was very short and promises to restart work on the anchor as soon as they possibly can. |