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Ref NoDM1306/11/1/6/folio 48
TitleLetter from J. Bennett, on behalf of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, to John Kelk
DescriptionThe letter asks, on the instructions of the Directors of the Great Ship Company, for further details explaining how Kelk arrived at the figures in his tender for the fitting out of the Great Eastern and also asks if Kelk included in his estimate the ship's fittings, ship's chandlery, boats and other details that were referred to in the conditions for the contract. The letter offers to make an appointment to meet with Kelk to discuss these matters.
Date5 March 1859
FormatManuscript volume
Extent1 page
Access ConditionsThis material is held at the Brunel Institute - please contact the Brunel Institute to arrange access.
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