Interesting document listing the expenses for Captain J.G. Schultz and crew of the Gallias Minerva, written in port city of Portsmouth UK.
Financing was via the Fox family, George Croker and Robert Were. The second was a famed geologist and inventor.
Front
Account and Provisions for the Captain and Crew of the Gallias Minerva, J.G. Schultz Master at Falmouth
Capt Schultz……21 P ct &mo
Mate………………14
2 seamen at 7…14
1 (?)…………………..6
1 (?)…………………..5
60 P C.t &mo = £ 9
17 days wages for Captain and crew at £9 &mo £5 2
Provisions for Captain and mates 17 days 34 at – £6 16
D—for seamen 68 days at 1/6 £5 2
£17
Account of cash supplied to Capt. J.G. Schultz for use of the Gallais Minerva
By G.C. & R.W Fox & Co.
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To John Allen Brewers Bill £1 12 6
To Lord Wodehouse for Water - 3 -
Portsmouth 13 June 1829
(signed) JG Schultz GC & RW Cox & CO Prussian House
Back
Account of Charges on the Prussian Gallias Minerva J.G. Schultz Master at Falmouth
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(signed) JG Schultz GC & RW Cox & CO Prussian House
Partial red seal on back
Folded
31.5 x 20 cm