T. E. Lawrence Correspondence – Page 35

23,011,21. Dear P/Lt. Beauforte Greenwood, My list os spares taken with 200 to Mr. Barber and thence to Calshot, and of those sent her by rail and transferred by rail from Mt. Batton to Calshot is with my other papers in Plymouth. My memory is that only the rudder and auto- pulse and valves came by sea with us: and that all the rest was sent by rail a fortnight later. But this must wait till I get back to Plymouth and find the paper. The petrol must also wait. I think it was 409 gallons. The following item on the list "Petrol in cans 20 gals" was included in the 409, if 409 it was. "hire of tank" is absurd. It was returned 3 weeks later, undamaged. Both these items will have to come out. I will keep the claim forms meanwhile, and settle the facts of them as soon as I can. I sent a note about the Hyland work last night. To-day the drawings were raced and sent to Southampton. Patterns and castings to be made. The firm promise these on M...day night. Machining and fitting Tuesday : Boat might run on Wed. morning, I think. Until then it is no use the firm's submitting drawings. I shall keep you in touch as things happen; but propose to take 28th and 26th off in Dorset at my cottage, as there is a blank time here. Yours sincerely E.T. Shaw.