N° d'objet
4201.68.8
Titre
Letter requesting Lt Burgoyne to embark at Woolwich, April 1800
Description
The top right-hand corner of the letter from John Rowley to Lieutenant Burgoyne states, 'Westminster' and is dated 11th April 1800. The letter, handwritten in black ink, details Lt Burgoyne being informed as to his location and embarkation date for Foreign Service. Burgoyne is told that the 'Asia Transport' is ready to receive the 'Officers of Engineers...' at Woolwich the Sunday morning next. Moreover, when the letter is held up to the light, and in the left-hand centre of the paper (when fully opened up), there is a large watermark, with what appears to be an individual facing to the right while seated and holding a shield and sceptre/spear-like object. This watermark is topped with an image of the Crown. On the reverse of the letter, there is a watermark naming: Golding & Snelgrove, 1799.
Date
1800-04-11 - 1800-04-11
Période de création
19th Century
Dimensions
- Height: When closed 323 mm
- Width: 205 mm
- Height: When open 323 mm
- Width: 380 mm