Collection of letters to William King and his wife Elizabeth.
Collection of letters to William King and his wife Elizabeth. Includes a letter from William King dated New York 29 August 1778; a letter from William King to his wife and transcript dated Preston 4 January 1780; letter from William King to his wife dated Gurnsey 8 November 1780; letter from Elizabeth to her husband William King dated Newton on Ayr 26 September 1781 and a letter form John Hamilton to William King dated Ayr 3 October 1781.
Record Details
| Item reference: | BGY/K/5/3; MSS/72/056 MSS/72/056 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript documents acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Date made: | 1778-1781 |
| 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)