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John Clevland. The Plymouth Officers inform us that the stuff in the pitch kettles...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/151/15

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This record is about the John Clevland. The Plymouth Officers inform us that the stuff in the pitch kettles... dating from 1755 July 10.

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Reference
ADM 354/151/15
Date
1755 July 10
Description

John Clevland. The Plymouth Officers inform us that the stuff in the pitch kettles caught fire which was extinguished. Opine the pitch house is too near the East houses and the supplying kiln not far from the Boat houses which could cause accidents and propose they are moved to the Fence Wall and give an estimate of the cost

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
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/C9230245/

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John Clevland. The Plymouth Officers inform us that the stuff in the pitch kettles...