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Folio sheet folded into 4pp. with 2pp. text, blank and address panel to verso Miss Alder, Albion Street, Newcastle . Dated at the head
Sept. 9th 1813 . A fine letter neatly written and very legible, once folded for the post with remains of a seal, 10 x 8ins. very good condition. I have taken the liberty to inform you of the misfortune of my Husband, Robert Alder he being impressed and is at present on Board the Tender at Shields. I have made application to several Gentlemen who employed him and knew him, who have done all in their power on his behalf but without any effect. I also have applied to Captain Rothburn s Lady and she got him detained at Shields in the Guard Ship.
Seeing no Appearance of him getting clear I have applied to Attorney Cockrall for to write to the Board for a Protection during the War which will cost Eighty-five Pounds, which sum I am not able to raise. I have a small sum by me, my Mother has been at the Bank to see if they would advance a small sum upon her property which your Benevolent hand added thereto, but it being Dean and Chapter they would not advance any thing.
. The inclosed are from his own Hand, which I thought proper to let you see
. I am,/Dear Madam/Your most Obt. & Hmb. Servant/ Elizth Alder . Miss Alder is presumably a relative of the unfortunate (Mrs) Elizabeth Alder, wife of the impressed man, who is addressed somewhat formally and therefore possibly wealthy and in a position to offer help. WITH A loose enclosed autograph letter signed, being a single sheet 7Όx6Όins., neat & legible, very good condition. Written by Robert Alder dated & signed by him, who had apparently been to South Shields on business and been imprest . Requesting eighty pounds and offering to pay interest with his Father giving security. Awaiting the Grant from the Admiralty Office, London. Seller Inventory # B1051
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