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Mr Stephenson Bridlington Quay
Dr Sir 16 Feb/ 56
In reply to your of the 14th inst
on the subject of an anchor as marked
"[Queen"] - I cannot allow you to
hold possession thereof without
a written authority from the owner
This point has been decided by the
Bd. of Trade and similar claim made
by Messrs. Bramble - under rule 2
of the section you quote all goods must be delivered to the Receiver
J.S
I have sent your letter to Capt. Metcalfe
J.S

Messrs. Bramble &C Merchants Bridlington Quay
Gentlemen - 16 Feb/ 56
Anchor 148/1855
I referred your letter on the
subject of the anchor marked as above
to Capt. Metcalfe who has sent me
a declaration of George Williamson
the Salvor thereof who positively
affirms that it is not the one
that belonged to the Vessel "Jean & Jessie"
Under those circumstances until
I have better proof - I cannot
allow the same to be sold or
delivered to you J.S
Marginalia
B T

Lt Stewart RN Hornsea
Dr Sir 14 Feb 1856
I have delayed replying to your
note of the 5th Instant on the subject
of the "Freres Unis" till I had made up
Marginalia
S