one bound volume, 120 leaves, partly illustrated
Scope and Contents
Regulations, orders and schedules relating to the equipment and operation of the HMS Melville, including lists of equipment, supplies and duties of the officers and men.
The Order Book offers a detailed picture of the procedures and daily routine of ship’s company in a British Man of War of the period 1837-1838.
Dates
- Creation: 1837 - 1838
Creator
- From the Collection: Great Britain. Royal Navy (Organization)
Access Restrictions
This material is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet ( (1 folder))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu