1799  3 Oct  Shelburne  

636. [Cox & Gracie, agents for the Nelson?] to their agents in Halifax [Foreman, Grassie & Co.?] relative to the brig Nelson. 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. Incomplete.

White Family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 Vol. 950 No. 636