An agreement between the captains of the Western Squadron agreeing to share the profits arising from the capture of French prizes.
An agreement of 23 Aug 1755 between the captains of the Western Squadron under Sir Edward (later Lord) Hawke, agreeing to share the profits arising from the capture of French prizes. It is signed and sealed by each captain.
Record Details
| Item reference: | ADL/X/13; MS1980/002 MSS/80/002 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript documents acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Date made: | 1755-01-01 - ?; 1755-08-23 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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- Prize agency document. Richard Neale appointed prize agent for HMS PORCUPINE. (Manuscript) (ADL/X/1)
- Copies of correspondence with reference to the capture of the British steam vessel the MATLAS COUSUO by the Spanish frigate BERENGUELA during the war between Spain and Chile. (Manuscript) (ADL/X/2)
- Prize Money. Copy of case in the controversy between Sir J Duckworth and Sir Robert Calder with Dr Lawrence's opinion. (Manuscript) (ADL/X/3)
- Voucher and certificate for prize money, made out in favour of Thomas Murray, marine, who served on HMS ROYAL SOVEREIGN at the Battle of Trafalgar. (Manuscript) (ADL/X/4)
- Four orders and receipts for payment. (Manuscript) (ADL/X/5)
- Prize money certificate, due to Gilbert Brewer on behalf of James Richard Nicholas. (Manuscript) (ADL/X/6)
- Chetwynd, Lord. Signature on an order in council, confirming decree with regard to distribution of booty from Genoa. (Manuscript) (ADL/X/7)
- Letter from the Council of state to the Commissioners of the Navy relative to the capture of Dutch prizes by General Blake. (Manuscript) (ADL/X/8)
- Popple, John, mariner of HMS AMERICA. Power of attorney enabling his wife to claim share of prize money. (Manuscript) (ADL/X/9)
- Papers relating to a lawsuit over prize money following the attack on Havanna. (Manuscript) (ADL/X/10)
- Case relating to LA JUSTICE, a French prize, with the Attorney General's opinion thereupon. (Manuscript) (ADL/X/11)
- Bartlett, Arthur. Prize money certificate. (Manuscript) (ADL/X/12)
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