Nova Scotia Archives
Gideon White Family Papers
[Cox & Gracie, agents for the Nelson?] to their agents in Halifax [Foreman, Grassie & Co.?] relative to the brig Nelson.
![[Cox & Gracie, agents for the <i>Nelson</i>?] to their agents in Halifax [Foreman, Grassie & Co.?] relative to the brig <i>Nelson</i>.](/images/white/200805461.jpg "[Cox & Gracie, agents for the <i>Nelson</i>?] to their agents in Halifax [Foreman, Grassie & Co.?] relative to the brig <i>Nelson</i>.")
The vessel is now being converted into a brig and will need a new commission, which they wish to obtain, together with some additional certificate from the Admiral or possibly from the Duke of Kent, since doubts have been thrown on the latest capture of the vessel owing to her commission. Directions for them to advertise the sale of the late prize cargo, which will take place at Shelburne within five days of the condemnation of the vessel. Memorandum of articles needed by the vessel.
Reference: Gideon White Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 volume 950 number 636.