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William Wellesley Pole. Sir Alexander Cochrane, Commander in Chief in the Leeward...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/235/61

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This record is about the William Wellesley Pole. Sir Alexander Cochrane, Commander in Chief in the Leeward... dating from 1809 Jan 14.

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Reference
ADM 354/235/61
Date
1809 Jan 14
Description

William Wellesley Pole. Sir Alexander Cochrane, Commander in Chief in the Leeward Islands, has written regarding the poor state of ships arriving on that station. No details of the ships were given but all vessels are supplied and equipped on an equitable basis. Cochrane also complains of an over supply of cables to Antigua, but there are explicit instructions from Sir Alexander for supplying Antigua and Barbados. Duck for making light clothing has also been requested and Pursers will be supplied with buttons and thread

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/235
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/C10273675/

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William Wellesley Pole. Sir Alexander Cochrane, Commander in Chief in the Leeward...