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Philip Stephens. It appears that Mr. Brett at Petersburgh has engaged all the large...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/196/64

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This record is about the Philip Stephens. It appears that Mr. Brett at Petersburgh has engaged all the large... dating from 1778 Mar 23.

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Reference
ADM 354/196/64
Date
1778 Mar 23
Description

Philip Stephens. It appears that Mr. Brett at Petersburgh has engaged all the large masts that are to be purchased there and has acquired all the information respecting the mast trade there and at Riga. Opine his and Mr. Scammel's longer stay abroad will be unnecessary, as mast purchases can be arranged without the continuance of public agents on the spot. Ask for permission to recall them.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/196
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/C10609931/

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Philip Stephens. It appears that Mr. Brett at Petersburgh has engaged all the large...