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John Clevland. John and Robert Batson are under contract for building the Hawke have...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/152/343

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This record is about the John Clevland. John and Robert Batson are under contract for building the Hawke have... dating from 1756 May 19.

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Reference
ADM 354/152/343
Date
1756 May 19
Description

John Clevland. John and Robert Batson are under contract for building the Hawke have had difficulty in obtaining timber and experienced workmen. What they say is true and opine the penalty should not be exacted for their not complying with the time limited for building the ship

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/C9230892/

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John Clevland. John and Robert Batson are under contract for building the Hawke have...