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      MESSRS J. & F. HOWARD

      Letter from Messrs. Howard to Andrew Toward

      19 Apr 1861

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/R/21/18

      Letter from Messrs. Howard to Andrew Toward confirming that they are able to supply a set of 'steam cultivating apparatus' for the price of £200 and enclose an estimate (see VIC/MAIN/R/21/19). They also report that they could supply men to set up the apparatus, as they would be going to Russia and could return by Germany if required. They also enclose a catalogue (see VIC/MAIN/R/21/21) and a notice from 'Bell's Messenger' (see VIC/MAIN/R/21/20).

      Related Material: For related material see VIC/MAIN/R/21/19-21.

      • Creator(s)

        Messrs J. & F. Howard (writer)

        Andrew Toward (1796-1881) (addressee)

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Britannia Iron Works, Bedford
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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