Alt Ref NoCRV/42
TitleLetter from Hugh Roberts on board the Lion at Gravesend to Mrs Margaret Roberts [his mother]
DescriptionHe should have written to her from the Nore but they had no communication with the shore. Is happy to announce that the mutiny is at an end; 49 of the ringleaders are 'secured from this ship.' Hopes that Captain Crawley has safely arrived; by him the writer has lost a good friend. Is very much in want of money; has 8 months wages due at the rate of £1.6.6. per month. Requests a loan of 2 or 3 pounds.
Date19 July 1796
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