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Holograph letter written by Fras Winnington to the Commissioners of the Navy. An account of Abel Marden's trial and aquittal for stealing stores. Dated from Lincoln's Inn, 15 March 1734. (Manuscript) 1703 - 1704 AGC/16/36
Holograph to Messers Wiggins Bros, optictians, dated from Wickham, Harrogate, 1901. (Manuscript) 1703 - 1704 AGC/16/32
Foreign to 1799 (Manuscript) HSR/HF
Recto: The English fleet fails to find the French fleet and returns home. Bad weather damages ships and the CORONATION sinks with the loss of 500 men. A frigate blows up due to stolen powder hidden on board, killing some 70 men. Verso: Barlow reflects on the failure of the attempt to engage with the French fleet, concluding that God was displeased with the nation's debauchery and pride. He sees his family, including a new daughter. (Manuscript) 1691 JOD/4/255-256
Recto: Barlow describes the lifestyle and chief trades of the Chinese, who are pleasure-loving and live in subjection to the Tartars. The WENTWORTH loses her longboat and pinnace in a storm. Verso: The WENTWORTH sails to Sumatra and Java. They hear news of an Act of Parliament prohibiting the importing of wrought silk goods. The ship springs a bad leak, and has to be pumped until they reach the Cape. (Manuscript) 1700-1701 JOD/4/283-284
Recto: The WENTWORTH encounters mainly Dutch ships on its voyage to Batavia. During her stay there some criminals are executed, including Chinese, Javanese natives and Dutchmen. Verso: The WENTWORTH anchors near Caberrero island, where she is measured by the Emperor's Chief Custom Officer. The ship is also visited by the Hoppowe, or Mandarin, whom Barlow describes. He describes the character of the Chinese people, and the different goods they trade in. (Manuscript) 1699-1700 JOD/4/281-282
Recto: Barlow is unemployed for several months before getting a post as chief mate on board the DELIGHT, a ship hired by the East India Company, bound for China. He gives a detailed list of the cargo. Verso: The DELIGHT is unable to get provisions at the Cape, and by the time they reach Sumatra many men are sick or have died of scurvy. Barlow is abused by the captain and they fight physically. (Manuscript) 1682-1683 JOD/4/225-226
Recto: The KENT returns to England, where Barlow hears of the death of his father and daughter, and the birth of a son. He signs on as chief mate on the RAINBOW, bound for China. Verso: The RAINBOW finds many Dutch ships at Java. Near Sumatra they run aground a sunken rock, but are able to get off after two hours. (Manuscript) 1687-1688 JOD/4/241-242
Page from the journal of Edward Barlow, 1659-1703. 1659-1703 JOD/4/103
Page from the journal of Edward Barlow, 1659-1703. 1659-1703 JOD/4/149
Page from the journal of Edward Barlow, 1659-1703. 1659-1703 JOD/4/140
Signature by Admiral Viscount Torrington on legal document, dated from Whitehall, Treasury Chambers, 28 February 1717. (Manuscript) 0000 AGC/15/10
Recto: On the voyage to Batavia they are informed of King William III's death. It had been agreed earlier that Barlow should pilot the ship from Batavia to China, but the captain now objects. However he changes his mind at the last minute. Verso: The FLEET FRIGATE is steered by Barlow through uncharted shoals in the China Sea to Caberrero, where they anchor. In order to reach Canton the ship has to be towed up part of the river, and is not allowed to go further than Whampoa. (Manuscript) 1702 JOD/4/287-288
Recto: Barlow, now in charge of the RAINBOW, runs her aground at Ramsgate. They reach Blackwall after repairs, and Barlow gives thanks to God for his survival in a lengthy passage of prayer. Verso: Barlow visits his mother and brother near Manchester. He signs on as a volunteer in the ROYAL SOVEREIGN. King William and a fleet of Dutch men-of-war from Holland join them and eventually there are nearly 90 fighting ships, which sail down the Channel in line abreast. (Manuscript) 1690-1691 JOD/4/251-252
Registrar General Of Shipping And Seamen, Agreements, Crew Lists And Official Logs (Manuscript) 1862 RSS/CL/1862/843
A Discourse touching the Current in the Straight of Gibraltar by Henry Shere and presented to the Earl of Ossery (Vice-Admiral Thomas Butler [1634-1680]. (Manuscript) 1675-01-01 - ? REC/76
Order to Ordnance Office, Portsmouth for Gunners' Stores for the use of H.M.S. LYME, dated 9 January 1721. (Manuscript) 0000 AGC/15/11
Signature by Sir James Thornhill on document, dated 28 February 1721. (Manuscript) 0000 AGC/15/12
Recto: The SAMPSON is towed up the Hooghly river to Cheteynotey. During their stay the chief factor Jobe Charnock dies. Barlow explains the war manoeuvres between the Dutch and the French. Sir John Goulesbury, who is unpopular, dies. Verso: The SAMPSON calls at Kedgeree, where they are required by the East India Company to hinder the trade of an English interloper ship. They set sail for Madras carrying 180 bales of 'nillas' fabric. (Manuscript) 1692-1694 JOD/4/263-264
Recto: On arrival at the Downs after a journey of six months, Barlow is disappointed not to be confirmed as commander of the SEPTER. He blames two of the ship's owners. The new commander is not a good seaman, and the ship is cast away on its next voyage. Verso: Barlow fails to obtain the command of the MADERASS because, despite offering £100 as a gratuity, he is outbid by another man. He then ships as chef mate of the WENTWORTH, bound for China. (Manuscript) 1698-1699 JOD/4/279-280
Recto: The SEPTER captures fishing nets from the Rovers, and a violent gust of wind in the night is believed to have been conjured up by the Rovers' crews as revenge. The SEPTER takes twelve lascars on board at Mumbai. Verso: The captain of the SEPTER, George Phenney, dies on board and is buried at sea. Barlow assumes command of the ship and they reach Mocha, where he is treated with honour by the governor. He hires a house. (Manuscript) 1697 JOD/4/273-274
Board Of Admiralty, In-Letters (Manuscript) ADM/B&BP&D&DP&F&FP
Original papers collected by Naish. (Manuscript) 1703-1947 NAI/3
Registrar General Of Shipping And Seamen, Agreements, Crew Lists And Official Logs (Manuscript) 1861 RSS/CL/1861/49