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William Marsden. The Chairman of the Court of Directors of the East India Company...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/215/197

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This record is about the William Marsden. The Chairman of the Court of Directors of the East India Company... dating from 1804 May 28.

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Reference
ADM 354/215/197
Date
1804 May 28
Description

William Marsden. The Chairman of the Court of Directors of the East India Company has offered the controller of the Navy three East India packets, the Swallow, Earl Mornington and the Waller. They have been surveyed at Deptford. The first two are fit for service but the Waller is not. Mr. Ramsey of the EIC says he will dispose of the Swallow and Earl Mornington at an agreed valuation or let them at a certain rate. The Swallow will be let out to the Navy at a price we choose.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/215
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/C10618797/

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William Marsden. The Chairman of the Court of Directors of the East India Company...