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21/1/60
Vessel "Capital"
Dear Sir;

I, enclose £5-0-0 for your Establishment,
acknowledge Receipt hereon, - and sign and return
enclosed acknowledgement for owners
Truly yours. J.S.
Marginalia:
Lt Paynton A.N.
Patrington

Vessel "Capital"
Board of trade Marine Department
Minute Paper
P1414 Registered 30 Jany 1860
Referred to Mr Farrer
Capt Robertson

The Receiver of Wreck
Custera House, Hull
For his report
J.H. Farrer 30 Jany 1860

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The Wreck of the "Capital" took place on the
morning of the 26th October last, - and as all
persons on board were drowned she was taken
possession of - on my behalf by the Coast
Guard Officer in the district. But Mr Scott,-
one of the owners who lives near Wakefield,-
having been telegraphed for - was on the spot
early on the 27th and directed Mr Clarkson to
act for him in his absence. - During the time
Mr Scott remained he identified the bodies of
the master, mate and females who were washed
on shore and conducted their funerals.

Therefore, as the Vessel be - was but a
short time in my charge - and the loss
being - in a pecuniary point of view - a very
severe one - I am of opinion that this is
a case in which the charge of commission
on the value of the property saved might
be waived
James Sparrow
C.H. Hull
31/1/60
Marginalia:
C

see John 145