Concerning 'the experimental enterprise' he is confident of the shipbuilders abilities, and details his plans for the boiler, screw propeller and shaft.

A. L. s., from Elvaston Hall

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25 January 1894

Part of Papers of The Hon. Sir Charles Algernon Parsons

Wonders if the bow of the boat should be given more overhang, he will take the model out for observation in rough water. He mentions that shares are going well, and that the company will be registered that day.

A. L. s., from Elvaston Hall

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18 June 1891

Part of Papers of The Hon. Sir Charles Algernon Parsons

Cambridge Town Council have decided to use the turbine system to light Cambridge.

A. L. s., from Elvaston Hall

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circa 1893

Part of Papers of The Hon. Sir Charles Algernon Parsons

Comments on Laval's turbine. With regard to the boat, there has been trouble with the 'castings forming the lower part of the boiler', but he hopes these have been surmounted, and is due to run the motor at speed on the coming Monday. They have also supplied 2 x 600 H. P. turbines, and dynamos to a chemical company

A. L. s., from Elvaston Hall

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26 January 1894

Part of Papers of The Hon. Sir Charles Algernon Parsons

Hopes Lord Brassey and the Duke of Devonshire will join the company.

A. L. s., from Elvaston Hall

Parsons/Folder 1-3/8
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28 January 1894 (Year is estimated.)

Part of Papers of The Hon. Sir Charles Algernon Parsons

Discusses who has been applying for shares and who it would be desirable to have on board. Mentions various patented ideas, including some of those patents recently bought back, which should help when they progress to larger ships.

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