Letter of application to the East India Company, 1827.

(1) Copy of a letter to the Court of Directors of the East India Company, sent by Dobbie from 6 Bedford Square, London, dated 2 April 1827. It declares his wish to be considered as a candidate for the post of Superintendent of the Marine, and provides details of his naval career in the East Indies in the period 1790-1807.
(2) Typed transcript of the above letter made by a descendant.

Record Details

Item reference: DBB/2/2
Catalogue Section: Personal collections
Level: ITEM
Date made: 1827
Creator: Dobbie, William Hugh
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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