Letter concerning Edward Massey, 1811-03-09
Scope and Contents
Letter from Robert Clifford to Captain Thomas Hurd written in support of Massey's claim for a reward for his sound machine, 'a machine now proved to be fully fitted for its object, and calculated to save the lives of so many seamen'. He suggests that a petition be presented to the First Lord of the Admiralty to enable Massey's invention to be considered.
Dates
- Creation: 1811-03-09
Creator
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Clifford, Robert
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Finding aid date
2012-06-12 15:16:07+00:00
Subject
- Hurd, Thomas, ?1747 - 1823 (Captain, hydrographer) (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
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