Letter from Sir Marc Isambard Brunel to Benjamin Hawes, 3 December 1843
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Object number2014.03022
TitleLetter from Sir Marc Isambard Brunel to Benjamin Hawes, 3 December 1843
Creator Marc Isambard Brunel (author)
DescriptionLetter from Sir Marc Isambard Brunel to his son-in-law Benjamin Hawes, dated 3 December 1843. Written in Chilcompton. He writes about not being able to find a 'settled home' in Westminster and asks Benjamin Hawes to answer questions relating to his salary and whether it is fixed, required services from him, and progress on his application for a remuneration. He says that he and his wife need a settled home now, since 'Lady Brunel’s health and the ages of us both require it.' At the end of the letter he mentions Sophia and hopes that she 'gains strength.'
One sheet of paper. Signed 'M.I. Brunel'.
Transcript available.
Production placeChilcompton
Production date 1843-12-03 - 1843-12-03
Object nameletter
Object categorycorrespondence
Materialpaper
Techniquehand-written
Dimensions
- height: 183 mm
width: 113 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”