Letter, Scilly Islands, Cornwall

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.1315
  • Dates of Creation
      26 Apr. 1806
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 collection paper paper

Scope and Content

Letter from the President, Major D. Lyman, and Council of the Scilly Islands, to the Duke of Leeds, on the letter of the Secretary to the Admiralty, who have done noe more than signify their displeasure with Lt. Charles Williams, of H.M. Hornet, for refusing to allow Richard Gahan to appear before the Scilly Islands Court in answer to a summons. Signed by D. Lyman (asking for the Duke's help).

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Acquisition Information

Jenkinson Collection, October 1923

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