Identity area
Reference code
MSA/1/12
Title
Letter from George Keith Elphinstone to Captain Blankett concerning the payment of new volunteers
Date(s)
- 12 November 1795 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 item, paper.
Context area
Name of creator
(1963-)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Refers to crew shortages on board HMS America and HMS Ruby and authorises payments from the storekeeper to any new volunteers. This letter is marked "copy" and is addressed to Mr Alex Farquhar, Storekeeper. Signed by creator.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English