Autograph contemporary copy of letter written by Richard Parker, HMS SANDWICH, to Lord Northesk.
The content details the allowing of Richard Parker 54 hours to deliver the demands to the King. Includes the mutineers' ten articles which involve a full breakdown of their demands, mainly centring on pay arrears, increases in daily pay, more equitable distribution of prize money and reassurances over victimization. The letter shows the pressure the mutineers were able to apply to the authorities.
Administrative / biographical background
These letters were in the possession of the Earl of Northesk whose ancestor Admiral Lord Northesk was Nelson's third in command.
Administrative / biographical background
These letters were in the possession of the Earl of Northesk whose ancestor Admiral Lord Northesk was Nelson's third in command.
Record Details
| Item reference: | HSR/Z/33/3 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript documents acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Extent: | 1 letter |
| Date made: | 1797-06-06 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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- Letter by Richard Parker, president of the mutineers' committee, HMS SANDWICH, Nore, to Lord Northesk. (Manuscript) (HSR/Z/33/1)
- Letter to Northesk signed by Lord Spencer. (Manuscript) (HSR/Z/33/2)
- Autograph contemporary copy of letter written by Richard Parker, HMS SANDWICH, to Lord Northesk. (Manuscript) (HSR/Z/33/3)
- Letter to Northesk signed by Evan Nepean. (Manuscript) (HSR/Z/33/4)
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