Fife coastguard general order book, 1831-1833.
- Reference:GB 227 msDA890.S1CG8
- Dates of Creation:1831-1833
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:1 volume, 277pp
Scope and Content
The general order book of the Fife coastguard.
Being a letter book of orders issued from Elie [Fife], Lt Henry Randall RN, commanding officer, to officers of the coastguard at St Andrews, Lt H Cox, Crail [Fife] and Kingsbarns [Fife] between 17 October 1831 and 6 December 1833. Some material relates to maritime matters affecting Anstruther [Fife]. Occasional [circular] letters from the Board of Admiralty.
Administrative / Biographical History
Henry Randall, Lieutenant in the Royal Navy.
Arrangement
Single item
Access Information
By appointment with the Keeper of Manuscripts. Access to records containing confidential information may be restricted.
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Myers for four guineas, 16 January 1956
Note
Call number used to be ms1787
Other Finding Aids
Individual Manuscripts and Small Collections database available as part of Manuscripts Database.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Binding: quarter reversed calf with marbled boards. Label with title General Order Book on front cover. Paper: 16x19.8cm
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database
Conditions Governing Use
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Accruals
None
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