1856

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Stephenson [J] [Mr]. Bridlington Quay. 55 Sir 18 Sept 1856 I return an amended statement in the forms requested by Mr Lindsay and accompany it with a Bill for £151. 17. 4 as requested. The auctioneers Accounts are made in the usual manner I am not aware that it is customary for them to furnish vouchers for their payments. Both auctioneers rendered their Accounts in like manner and I am satisfied that the items charged were duly expended by them you can speak to Mr Allison on the subject the only point on which I had a doubt was the luncheon given to the purchasers but as you said it was the practice always observed by your Father I asserted and I cannot see anything very wrong in the matter. With respect to the other articles alluded to by Mr Lindsay as coming under art 86. of the printed instructions the can be discussed only [on] their merits when they are particularly [enumerated] J. S.

Capt Palmers RM "[Pecta]" D Sir Since I wrote you this morning I have seen the Spanish Consul at this port, and whose district takes in Bridlington - He has requested me to say that he will thanke you not to allow anything to be landed from the "Pecta" nor allow her Hatches to be opened till you hear further from me or from him, he has had a communication respecting the Vessel from the Consul General for Spain in London; and I have supplied him with the infomration contained in your letters to forwarded to him. He is under an impression that one of the owners of the "Pecta" is now in Liverpool - so he will no doubt be soon with you. But do not allow even him to interfere with the Ship when he comes will the salvors

Marginalia S

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