Copy of letter from H Sanderson, White Star Line, to Captain Smith, RMS Olympic, authorising him to go full speed when 'on the short track'. 11 August 1911.

Typed copy of a letter from Harold Sanderson, Steamship Department, White Star Line, to Captain Smith, RMS Olympic, authorising him to go full speed when 'on the short track' between Southampton and New York, both eastbound and westbound, subject to his prudent judgement and in the interests of safe navigation. Unsigned, typed initials H.A.S., For Ismay, Imrie and Co, dated 11 August 1911.