Letter
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1 Aug 1919
Materials
Paper
Measurements
330 x 203 mm
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11270.4
Summary
A typewritten letter on headed notepaper dated 1st August 1919 giving details and arrangements for the launch of H.M.S. Despatch on 10th September 1919. The letter is from the company secretary of the Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd. and addressed to: Colonel G. A. Gibbs, M.P. / 22, Belgrave Square, / London, S.W.1.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.