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William Wellesley Pole. Commissioner Middleton at Gibraltar, has contracted for building...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/231/108

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This record is about the William Wellesley Pole. Commissioner Middleton at Gibraltar, has contracted for building... dating from 1808 Apr 21.

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Reference
ADM 354/231/108
Date
1808 Apr 21
Description

William Wellesley Pole. Commissioner Middleton at Gibraltar, has contracted for building the Victualling Storehouses and Cooperage offices for landing and taking off provisions at Rosia, in accordance with the approved plan. Are sending the progress. Captain Landman of the Engineers reports there is a mistake in the calculation made by Mr Boschetti relating to yards in walls and pillars for the storehouses, and the sum has been added to the original estimate. Charles Holloway opines a qualified person should superintend the work. Ask for the contractor to be provided with such soldiers as are required for miners, masons and labourers and the necessary instructions be sent to the Governor. Opine that one of the Engineers of the Garrison should be appointed to oversee the works, and ask for instructions.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/231
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/C10272522/

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William Wellesley Pole. Commissioner Middleton at Gibraltar, has contracted for building...