A neat letterbook belonging to William Cornwallis.

A letterbook kept by William Cornwallis written between 11 February 1789 - 6 January 1791 mostly to Philips Stephens including a letter about placing Lieutenants on HM Sloop ARIEL and the need to have more than one on long voyages; a letter about the need to collect fresh water and wine for the crew of the CROWN. Included is blotting paper and a loose sheet.

Record Details

Item reference: COR/100/3/2; MSS/81/001
Catalogue Section: Personal collections
Level: ITEM
Date made: 1789-1832; 1789-02-11 - 1791-01-06
Creator: Cornwallis, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. On loan from Miss Julia Wykeham-Martin
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