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William Wesley Pole. Proposal to facilitate the transportation to England from New...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/229/271

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This record is about the William Wesley Pole. Proposal to facilitate the transportation to England from New... dating from 1808 Jan 7.

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Reference
ADM 354/229/271
Date
1808 Jan 7
Description

William Wesley Pole. Proposal to facilitate the transportation to England from New South Wales of cut timber suitable for ship building, that a store is maintained in New South Wales, of timber ready for shipment. From the specimens returned on the Calcutta recommend Stringy Bark, Iron Bark, Box and Mahogany are of the most durable quality. Understands the Sinclair Transport is at Spithead under orders for New South Wales and it could convey instructions to the Governor.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/229
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Access conditions
Open Immediately
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C10272069/

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William Wesley Pole. Proposal to facilitate the transportation to England from New...