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Ref No	DM1306/11/1/6/folio 37-38
Title	Letter from J. Bennett, Isambard Kingdom Brunel's secretary, to Captain Harrison
Description	The letter includes an extract from a letter, sent by Brunel from Cairo to Bennett, commenting on the cabin that Brunel and Mrs Brunel had on their journey to Cairo which was perfect for two people. Brunel's letter also describes the cabin interior with sketches showing the plan of the cabin and an elevation of the beds and the side of the ledges, annotated with the dimensions. The letter also gives Brunel's other ideas for the cabins.
Date	20 January 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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