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Letters 216-218 G. G. Powell in London to the Court defending himself aganst the...

Catalogue reference: IOR/E/1/32 ff. 400-409v

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IOR/E/1/32 ff. 400-409v
Title
Letters 216-218 G. G. Powell in London to the Court defending himself aganst the charges of corruption levelled against him by Governor David Dunbar. Includes a letter from G. G. Powell at St Helena to Governor David Dunbar defending his conduct and explaining the causes of deficiencies in the household goods at the castle as justifiable expenses. Related proofs and evidences against Mr Powell are also enclosed.
Date
11 Jun 1744-14 Nov 1744
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Read in Court 14 Nov 1744. See IOR/B volume covering that date.

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English
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Letters 216-218 G. G. Powell in London to the Court defending himself aganst the charges of corruption levelled against him by Governor David Dunbar. Includes a letter from G. G. Powell at St Helena to Governor David Dunbar defending his conduct and explaining the causes of deficiencies in the household goods at the castle as justifiable expenses. Related proofs and evidences against Mr Powell are also enclosed.