Title
Papers of Jacob Brett
Reference
UK0108 SC MSS 008
Date
1845-1886
Scope and Content
Original and facsimile documents and correspondence relating to the England-France submarine telegraph cable, prospectuses of companies formed by Brett in relation to the venture and press cuttings. Correspondence, prospectuses and reports in relation to other telegraph companies; patents, specification drawings, maps and later correspondence concerning Brett's pension.
Language
English.
Persons keyword
Subject
Conditions governing access
Open access
Level of description
sub-fonds
