| Description | Written from Castelnau Villas, Barnes, South West London. The letter sends Brunel some papers relating to Dr Van Huke's system of ventilation in iron ships for Brunel's inspection and details the papers that he is sending. Palmer, as Dr Van Huke's British representative, is eager to introduce the system into the United Kingdom and hopes that the papers will inspire Brunel to use the system on the Great Eastern. The letter gives Brunel the address to send any orders or papers to. |