A collection of orders to William King and the public reaction to his capture.
Collection of official papers to William King including Order to William King of the sloop CRAWFORD from David laind dated New York 27 April 1779; Order to Captain William from Patrick Muir dated New York 29 April 1779; an account for fitting out the sloop STONEFIELD for a voyage to Killybegs by William King March to April 1781; Disposition of William King to his wife while he was a prisoner including his will; Receipt issued to William King for 5/- towards the support of the light on the Smalls; a document titled National Protest at Capture of the STONEFIELD by a French Privateer dated Guernsey 29 September 1781; a permit of safe passage through England for William King issued from dock 15 May 1814, and a bill for fabrics from Elizabeth King to James Todd dated Ayr 1821-1822.
Record Details
| Item reference: | BGY/K/5/2; MSS/72/056 MSS/72/056 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript documents acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Date made: | 1779-1822 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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- Copy of the Baptism record of William King, his marriage certificate to Elizabeth Carrie and the certificate of capture of William King. (Manuscript) (BGY/K/5/1)
- A collection of orders to William King and the public reaction to his capture. (Manuscript) (BGY/K/5/2)
- Collection of letters to William King and his wife Elizabeth. (Manuscript) (BGY/K/5/3)
- A series of certificates on Charles Brown's service. (Manuscript) (BGY/K/5/4)