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DM1306 - Brunel Collection
11 - Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the SS Great Eastern
1 - Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the SS Great Eastern
6 - Great Ship Company Report Book
Ref No
DM1306/11/1/6/folio 213-214
Title
Letter from R. P. Brereton to Captain Harrison
Description
The letter explains the arrangement between Brereton and the Directors of the Great Ship Company that Mr Dickson would be responsible for finding and fixing the hornbeam wood packing the iron masts and that Brereton would lend him the men required. The letter requests Harrison arrange for Mr Dickson to have the assistance of as many men as Harrison thinks necessary since he has now had the wood cut and prepared.
Date
24 October 1859
Format
Manuscript volume
Extent
2 pages
Access Conditions
This material is held at the Brunel Institute - please contact the Brunel Institute to arrange access.
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