Laird Brothers to Captain Inglefield, H. M. S. Majestic. Birkenhead Iron Works, Birkenhead, October 28, 1863. Sir: Referring to the conversation you had with our Mr. John Laird, jun., this…
[ Williamsburg ] 2 July 1779 . Making up the quantity of tobacco to 3,000 hhds. is probably all the state can afford at this time, although this quantity may…
Captain Inglefield, to Laird Brothers. Her Majesty’s Steamer Majestic, Rock Ferry, October 28, 1863. Gentlemen: At 10 o’clock to-morrow morning I shall send a lieutenant, the chief engineer, boatswain, and…
In council July 1. 1779. If the board of trade will be pleased to resolve on the quantity of tobacco they think necessary to be purchased I will submit their…
Williamsburgh June 30. 1779. Sir I beg you will be pleased to ascribe to the change in our administration and to my not becoming immediately possessed of all the business…
[Untitled] Custom-House, October 28, 1863. Dear Sir: We have received instructions to transmit to Mr. Bravay a notice of seizure similar to that which was handed to you yesterday. Will…
Williamsburg June 30th. 1779. Sir Since writing the within, I learn that the Caswell Galley is sunk at her station, that her bottom is eaten out, and her original form…
[ Williamsburg ] 30 June and 1 July 1779 . Instructions desired concerning purchase of sundry articles from Thomas Pierce, John Carter, and Richard Burnly. Signed by Whiting, Ambler, and…
Laird Brothers to Captain Inglefield, H. M. S. Majestic. Birkenhead Iron Works, Birkenhead, October 24, 1863. Sir: Owing to the dense fog, we were unable to open our dock this…
Laird Brothers to Captain Inglefield, H. M. S. Majestic. Birkenhead Iron Works, BirkenJiead, October 22, 1863. Sir: With reference to your letter of the 19th instant, as we were unable…