TALBOT5471

18, Duke Street, Westminster.
Great Western Railway
Dec^r 14^th 1845

Dear Sir

The subject on which I proposed to see you was one in no way connected with law and but one on which this company’s ¹ Solicitor could have nothing to say – the company having now placed themselves in a position to comply to the letter with the terms of their agreement with you I wished to know whether it was your desire that they sh^d proceed with an application to Parliament ² for a deviation of a few yards – and I proposed to call upon you to explain anything you might wish to understand. I have no other object to attain than to procure what might hereafter appear to have been a very unnecessary measure arising fm a possible misunderstanding –

A reference to “the Solicitor” is generally understood to mean that there is no desire to settle anything peaceably – and as in this case there is no dispute to be settled by law (as the company never denied any liability) I shall be obliged to you to let me know whether that is your meaning –

If you desire it of course I shall have great pleasure in seeing M^r King ³ and asking him the question instead of yourself

I am dear Sir Yours very truly
I K Brunel

W F Talbot Esq