Letter from James Whitworth to his wife, 27 September 1812

Author/creator Whitworth, James author.
Other author Adam Matthew Digital (Firm) digitiser.
Format Electronic
PublicationMarlborough, Wiltshire : Adam Matthew Digital, 2022.
Description1 online resource.
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SeriesLife at Sea: Seafaring in the Anglo-American Maritime World, 1600-2240
Summary James Whitworth to his wife, HMS PORTIA, Yarmouth Roads 27 Sept 1812. Has just returned with dispatches from Gothenburg, having been released from irons to work the ship. Submits to go through the jury trial(?) being almost careless of the result. His relatives have petitioned the captain on his behalf, but because he is implicated with others he must stand with them. The mayor of Grimsby has organised a petition on his behalf, having visited in prison. They are sailing to Sheerness, where she may be able to visit him.
General noteAMDigital Reference:WHW/1/10.
General noteNational Maritime Museum, UK: Whitworth, James Rn (Fl 1812).
Original versionReproduction of: Letter from James Whitworth to his wife, 27 September 1812, 27 Sep 1812.
Location of originalNational Maritime Museum, UK
Copyright note© National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

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