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John Clevland. Have asked Commissioner Colby about the best place at Halifax to make...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/154/16

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This record is about the John Clevland. Have asked Commissioner Colby about the best place at Halifax to make... dating from 1756 Oct 5.

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Reference
ADM 354/154/16
Date
1756 Oct 5
Description

John Clevland. Have asked Commissioner Colby about the best place at Halifax to make a careening wharf and he opines has suggested Cornwallis Island. The wharf hired by Vice Admiral Boscawen is suitable if it is lengthened and can be ready sooner and at less expense. Propose that the wharf and its storehouses should be hired or purchased. Will send out a proper person to perform the work

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/C9231249/

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John Clevland. Have asked Commissioner Colby about the best place at Halifax to make...