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Expenses claim sent by Nelson to the Commissioners of the Victualling Board, 6 July 1789

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Catalogue reference: ADM 114/26


 

London July 6th 1789

Gentlemen,
The Post Chaise hire etc from Burnham to London 130 miles is as follows

 
130 miles
Driver+bitless
Turnpikes
Expences
Journey Back
Lodging
Total
£6, 10s
£1, 8s
6s, 10d
£1, 7s, 9d
£9, 12s, 7d
£1, 11s, 6d
£20, 16s, 8d

The other expenses I have been at whilst in town I find it impossible for me to State whatever the Board think fitt to allow for Myself & Servant will fully satisfy

Your most obed[ien]t Humble Servant
Horatio Nelson

Mes[sr]s Marsh & Creed are My Agents

The Commissioners for Victualling His Majesty’s Navy


 
 
 
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