J. Ceiling-joists.
K. Principal beam of roof.
I must give you to understand the bow, lead-flats, &c., were done before
I came here, and supported in a manner that gave offence to every one;
you will now perceive there is a straight ceiling and no obstruction to
light or any thing else.
The suspension-rods are fixed to the bolts as the link of a chain, the
brace screws them tight together, and the bottom nuts screw up and
camber the plate, which renders the whole complete and very strong. I had
it put together and fixed in about two hours, so that you will perceive
it can be applied in any situation without doing any damage, by merely
boring the holes and making good the joint round the bolts on either a
floor, roof, or flat.
I have applied others in different places, and have made them as
circumstances required, to carry scores of tons weight. They have given
the greatest satisfaction possible to all concerned.
I am happy to inform you that our architect and the master-builder
will both be subscribers to your valuable work. I think from this
neighbourhood you will have a dozen names.
Yours most obediently,
T. P. HOPE,
Clerk of Works, Richmond.
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