Mellersh, Arthur, Admiral, 1812-1894.

The papers concern the Chinese pirates, some from Chinese officials and letters and printed material relating to the dismissal of Rear-Admiral Sir Fleetwood Pellew (1789-1861) from the East Indies and China Station in 1853. There are also official service documents.

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ID:	MLH
Type:	Manuscript
Display location:	Not on display
Date made:	1831-1884
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	2 boxes
Parts:	Mellersh, Arthur, Admiral, 1812-1894. Commissions, appointments and certificates relating to Mellersch's service. (Manuscript) (MLH/1) Letters of recommendation and account of service. (Manuscript) (MLH/2) Documents (mostly Chinese) relating to Mellersch's actions against Chinese Piracy. (Manuscript) (MLH/3) Documents relating to a visit to Siam. (Manuscript) (MLH/4) Papers including letters and printed statements from Sir Fleetwood Pellew. (Manuscript) (MLH/5) A red Chinese banner featuring golden writing. (Banner) (MLH/6)

Mellersh, Arthur, Admiral, 1812-1894.

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