| 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. |