Letter from Lawrence, John Laird Mair, 1st Baron (1811-1879), June 11, 1879

Addressed to Mr. Thornton (probably W.T. Thornton, secretary for public works at India Office), requesting information regarding success or failure of the "narrow guage" railway in India compared with the "broad gauge." Three pages (1 item), pasted onto a backing, with dealer's note regarding piece. Lawrence was governor-general of India.