Boulton & Paul Ltd, Norwich, 31/5/1910:, two page manuscript...

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Boulton & Paul Ltd, Norwich, 31/5/1910:, two page manuscript receipt addressed to Captain Scott for the alterations to the cladding timbers for the expedition huts. 'Dear Sir. Below please find list of material sent to the Terra-Nova besides the buildings erected and marked details as taken by your carpenter (Davies)'. Together with a copy of 'With Scott Before the Mast' *Notes- Prior to setting out, the expedition huts were erected on grounds in Poplar. Davies was concerned that the saw-mill was supplying the cladding timbers by yardage irrespective of the precise length of the boards required, which would mean a shortage of timber due to waste cuts. He travelled to the mill to check the order and after confronting the mill foreman who ignored his concerns he reported the matter to Captain Scott. Scott understood that Davies was correct and informed the firm that unless there was sufficient timber supplied, they would not be paid. During a conversation with Lieut Pennell towards the end of the expedition regarding what he thought his finest achievement was, Davies replied ' getting the huts away complete from London'(1) References: (1) Davies, F, E. (2020) 'With Scott Before the Mast' page 18