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Proposals for rights on kelp, Scilly Islands, Cornwall

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1302

Scope and Contents

George Ayton, of London, sets out proposals for the making of kelp on the Scilly Islands and rocks, and offers £100 for the exclusive right of doing so for a term of 21 years. Sent to the Duke of Leeds, then owner of the islands.

Dates

  • Creation: 10 Feb. 1803

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 collection (paper) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Jenkinson Collection, October 1923

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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