Letter by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel to his son-in-law Benjamin Hawes, undated but after Thames Tunnel opening
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Object number2014.03014
TitleLetter by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel to his son-in-law Benjamin Hawes, undated but after Thames Tunnel opening
Creator Marc Isambard Brunel (author)
DescriptionA letter by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel to his son-in-law Benjamin Hawes. It is undated, but is written on Thames Tunnel notepaper with an illustration of the Tunnel at Rotherhithe at the top of the page, the caption to which notes the Tunnel's opening on 25 March 1843. The letter was therefore presumably written after this date.
Marc writes that he has 'received the check for 60£', as well as the parcel for his wife, Lady Sophia Brunel. He says he shall be at Paddington the following day and 'may see the prince'. Isambard has said that he also intends to be there.
The letter is signed 'M.I Brunel', with 'Bn Hawes Esq. M.P.' written underneath and 'Bn. Hawes Esq MP' written on verso. One sheet of paper.
Transcript available.
Production date approximate 1843-03-25 - approximate 1843
Object nameletter
Object categorycorrespondence
Materialpaper
Techniquehand-written, printed
Dimensions
- height: 230 mm
width: 186 mm
Credit line“Accepted under the Cultural Gifts Scheme by HM Government from Clive Richards OBE DL and allocated to the ss Great Britain Trust, 2017”