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William Marsden. In accordance with Admiralty directions that old copper sheathing...

Catalogue reference: ADM 359/24A/76

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This record is about the William Marsden. In accordance with Admiralty directions that old copper sheathing... dating from 1804 Apr 16.

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Reference
ADM 359/24A/76
Date
1804 Apr 16
Description

William Marsden. In accordance with Admiralty directions that old copper sheathing is not to be sold to the contractors for copper sheets at less than 15d. per pound, have informed the contractor of this. The contractors have observed that this is considerably above the current market price. Are sending an extract from their letter.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM BP/24A
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/C10677614/

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Navy Board: Unbound Out-letters

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Within the sub-series: ADM 359/24A

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William Marsden. In accordance with Admiralty directions that old copper sheathing...