DOCUMENT from the Office of Lord High Admiral, to Captain John Chambers White

Name: DOCUMENT from the Office of Lord High Admiral, to Captain John Chambers White
Price: 500 AUD
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Author: Sir John Barrow

by Sir John Barrow

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dated 27th May 1826, appointing him to be 'Captain of His Majesty's Yacht the William & Mary . . .', signed by Sir John Barrow and two others undeciphered , with paper seal and revenue stamp, Admiralty Office, London ; one side, on vellum, oblong folio 27.5 cm. x 31.5 cm., with folds . *Sir John Barrow, 1st Baronet 1764 endash 1848 was an English geographer, linguist, writer and civil servant. He served as the Second Secretary to the Admiralty from 1804 until 1845.

Binding: Leather

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