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D24/124/1
Title
Letter by William Balfour, Kirkwall, to James Nicolson, convener of Commissioners of Supply for Shetland
Date(s)
- 27 December 1770 (Creation)
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Scope and content
Concerns government's demand for seamen from Shetland for the navy -- 'and the consequence of such a demand during seedtime or the fishing season'. See also D24/124/2