Skip to main content
Service phase: Beta

This is a new way to search our records, which we’re still working on. Alternatively you can search our existing catalogue, Discovery.

Item

Folios 141-147: Correspondence regarding the discharge of combustible stores ensigned...

Catalogue reference: ADM 125/108/22

What’s it about?

This record is about the Folios 141-147: Correspondence regarding the discharge of combustible stores ensigned... dating from 1881 Feb 9-1884 Jan 4 in the series Admiralty: China Station: Correspondence. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

Is it available online?

No, this record is not available online. However, you can order a copy. Other ways to view it.

Can I see it in person?

Yes, this record is held at The National Archives and is available to see in person. How to view it.

Full description and record details

Reference
ADM 125/108/22
Date
1881 Feb 9-1884 Jan 4
Description

Folios 141-147: Correspondence regarding the discharge of combustible stores ensigned to Ordnance Depot permitted to take place from merchants vessels in the man of war anchorage.

Encloses letter (folios 142-145): G F Bowen, Government House, Hong Kong dated 29 November 1883 to Commodore Cuming RN, regarding an application from military authorities (enclosed, folios 141-144) for permission to discharge combustible store from man of war anchored.

Encloses letter (folio 146): George O Willes, Vice Admiral, Commander-in-Chief, HMS Audacious at Hong Kong dated 15 December 1883 to His Excellency, Sir George F Bowen, Governor of Hong Kong, acknowledging the request and stating no objections.

Encloses letter (folio 147): George O. Willes, Vice Admiral, Commander-in-Chief, HMS Audacious at Hong Kong dated 4 January 1884 to the Commodore, Hong Kong, forwarding the decision regarding the merchant vessels which have combustibles or ordinance.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Access conditions
Open on Transfer
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C19973083/

How to order it

  1. View this record page in our current catalogue
  2. Check viewing and downloading options
  3. Select an option and follow instructions
View this record page

Series information

ADM 125

Admiralty: China Station: Correspondence

See the series level description for more information about this record.

View series description

Catalogue hierarchy

Over 27 million records

This record is held at The National Archives, Kew

2,477,479 records

Within the department: ADM

Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies

631 records

Within the series: ADM 125

Admiralty: China Station: Correspondence

37 records

Within the piece: ADM 125/108

The Treaty Ports in China and Japan. (Described at item level)

You are currently looking at the item: ADM 125/108/22

Folios 141-147: Correspondence regarding the discharge of combustible stores ensigned...

Related records

Records that share similar topics with this record.