File JP/6 - Scan of a Letter from Captain James Purefoy to Thomas [Purefoy]

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GB 891 JP-JP/6

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Scan of a Letter from Captain James Purefoy to Thomas [Purefoy]

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  • 29th Sep 1812 (Creation)

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3 pieces scans of handwritten letter

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The original letter is in a private collection.

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Copies of the letter were donated by Roger Grant in 2022.

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Letter from James Purefoy to Thomas Purefoy in which he details his travels aboard the William Petrie sailing from Mumbai to France with a cargo of naval stores. He writes after putting into harbour at St Louis. He expects to return to Kolkata in a few days. He informs Thomas that he has settled his affairs with his friend and agent, John Leckie ,who will remit to Thomas all the property belonging to James in the event of his death. This should be divided equally between Thomas, their sister Jane (Mrs Eyre), Rachael and Tammy.

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