British civil engineer and mechanical engineer (1806-1859). ALS signed "I. K. Brunel,". 18, [London, SW]. 8vo. 2 pp.
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Handwritten letter to R. H. Wyatt of Great Western & Brentford Railway, concerning a memorandum made by Mr. Griffith and himself. In part: "You will find that the alterations in blue ink are not in accordance with this memorandum but directly in variance with it." In very good to fine condition, with soiling and toning, heavier to the first page. Brunel is considered one of the most important figures of the Industrial Revolution, making wide-ranging contributions including innovations in dockyards, railways, steamships, bridges, and tunnels.