Seaman's protection certificate for Stephen Best, 1809 February 21
Alternate Title(s):
By the Commissioners for Executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great-Britain and Ireland.
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 30 x 25 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
Little is recorded about Stephen Best or Zephaniah Shipley. The latter is noted as the purchaser of Whitley Lodge (Northumberland) on March 31, 1804. See: Hodgson, J. A history of Northumberland (Newcastle-upon-Tyne : E. Walker, 1820-1858).
Subject Terms:
Shipley, Zephaniah. | Best, Stephen. | Great Britain. Admiralty. | Impressment. | Ships -- Great Britain -- Manning. | Merchant marine -- Great Britain -- Manning of vessels.
Form/Genre:
Blank forms. | Certificates.
Contributors:
Buller, James, 1772–1830. | Hope, William Johnstone, 1766–1831. | Palmerston, Henry John Temple, Viscount, 1784–1865.