Tenders, contracts and correspondence relating to the supply to the Admiralty of canvas sailcloth, linen goods and other cloth items.

• Reference:GB 254 MS 42/10/2-28
• Dates of Creation:1874-1890
• Physical Description:
  1 folder

• Scope and Content

  Tenders, contracts and correspondence relating to the supply to the Admiralty of canvas sailcloth, linen goods and other cloth items. Tenders are by Douglas Fraser & Sons, contracts detail awards made to various companies including: Baxter Bros. & Co., (Dundee), Robert Blyth (Kingskettle), W.L. Boase & Co. (Dundee), William & Jon Don & Co. (Forfar), D. & R. Duke (Forfar), Hayward & Sons (Crewkerne), William Laird & Co. (Forfar), W. Lumsden & Son (Freuchie), Richards & Co. (Aberdeen), Robert Speede & Sons (Kirkcaldy), Francis Webster & Sons (Arbroath), Andrew Westwater & Co. (Aberdeen). Also includes contracts and related correspondence regarding supplies of canvas to the India Office.

• Access Information

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• Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

  The material is on paper.

• Archivist's Note

  Description compiled by Mareike Platt

• Conditions Governing Use

  Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.

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• Additional Information

  Published