Midshipman Cust (1 results)
[Henry James Mitchell, naval tailor of Portsmouth.] Autograph Letter to him, in the third person, by 'Mr Cust', giving instructions for 'Master Custs best uniform' and other requirements as midshipman.
[Henry James Mitchell, Tailor and Woollen Draper, 32 High Street, Portsmouth; Midshipman Cust; Royal Navy]
Published by Without place or date. Postmark dated 24 April 1837
- Manuscript
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1p., 4to. Bifolium. Reverse of second leaf with wax seal, postmark and address to 'Mr. Mitchell | High Street | Portsmouth'. The letter begins: 'Mr Cust wishes Mr Mitchell to send up Master Custs best uniform coat & waistcoat, & if any difference from those he has got the Trowsers; as soon as possible.' He complains that the shi…rts 'do not sit quite neat about the collar', before listing more requirements: '1 Pewter hand Bason, & cup. | 2 Bars common soap. | 1 Packet Windsor Do. | 2 Pair of Braces | 2 Log Books size for 3 yrs | 1 Watch Bill Book | 2 Bottles of Ink. | 1 set shoe Brushes | 1 Clothes Brush | cases of Blacking - | Slate.' Further requirements are mentioned: 'Mr. Cust is recommended to have an Indian rubber cape or cloak such as Mr. Mitchell will of course be able to know is proper, but Mr Cust would wish to know the difference of the Price.'.