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Myles Troughton, Sowley. Has sent cast iron ballast to Portsmouth Dock and has more...

Catalogue reference: ADM 106/833/243

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This record is about the Myles Troughton, Sowley. Has sent cast iron ballast to Portsmouth Dock and has more... dating from 1731 Jan 13 in the series Navy Board: Records. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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ADM 106/833/243
Date
1731 Jan 13
Description

Myles Troughton, Sowley. Has sent cast iron ballast to Portsmouth Dock and has more ready at his furnace to complete his contract. If a warrant could be sent, he would ensure a similar quantity was made and kept in stock for delivery when wanted. Asks if any sort of castings are needed, for the molds to be sent as soon as possible as the furnace cannot be kept going for more than 2 months and it will take nearly 12 months to be ready for another blast.

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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C13412596/

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