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The Marine Department "Perserverence"
Board of Trade. London
Art 3405. Registered 20th March 1857
Referred to Mr Farrer Capt Robertson
The Receiver of Wreck. Custom House Hull
As requested to procure and forward a full
and explicit Report on the annexed Letter
J. H. Farrer 20/3/57

In consequence of the annexed letter from
Lieut Poynter Chief Officer of the Coast Guard at
Patrington, dated 13th Ultim, I called upon
Mes Harrison, the Importers of the Cargo of the
"Perseverance" for £24.14.0.for services rendered
to the Ct Gd. and in compliance with his
annexed letter dated 22nd Ultim. I paid the
same as thence directed and shall account
for the amount in my account for the current
quarter. With respect to the services rendered
I am not in possession of the detail. Lieut
Poynter explained their nature and extent to the
Controller General of the Coast Guard who gave
directions accordingly.
J Sparrow
C H Hull 21 March 1857
Marginalia
S.

Lt Shacklock RN Billy Boy - Schooner "Venus"
Bridlington Quay 23 March 1857

I regret to have so lamentable
an account. Have the goodness to send Form
W 3 that I may post it up in the Long Room.
J Sparrow
Marginalia
S.

Hedon nr Hull 2 May 1857
Wreck & Salvage Act
Sir
There are some goods as the proceeds of the