| Description | Written from Anty. [Anthony] Gibbs & Sons, 15 Bishopsgate Street ......, London. The letter hopes that Brunel is the right person to contact with regard to the question of what sort of coal will be purchased for the Great Eastern and gives Brunel details of the coal that Harrison supplies as agent for Tredegar Steam Coal. The letter details some of the other shipping lines that use the same coal, including Cunard and Peninsular and Oriental, who will be pleased to give a testimonial as to the quality of the coal. |