Letter from J. W. Bartholomew to Thomas Frankland

PART OF:
Collection of autograph letters and notes relating to science and medicine
Made:
1779-04-02
maker:
Bartholomew, J.W.

Bartholomew describes, with a three-colour sketch [part missing], a new style of construction adopted for the main yard of the ship Valiant. He refers to masts of superior construction recently 'taken out of Dutchmen'.

Although the letter is addressed to Thomas Frankland Esq., the correspondent may be Admiral Sir Thomas Frankland.

Details

Measurements:
folded
134.00mm (height)
200.00mm (width)
overall
135.00mm (height)
330.00mm (width)
Extent:
2 pages on 1 sheet
Identifier:
MS/1142
Access:
Open Access
rights:
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