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Letter of Marque outlining agreement between the British Admiralty and Captain Spiro Stanich from Gibraltar
Letter of Marque outlining agreement between the British Admiralty and Captain Spiro Stanich from Gibraltar
Photograph courtesy of the Malta Study Center at the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, Malta Maritime Museum, and Heritage Malta.

Letter of Marque outlining agreement between the British Admiralty and Captain Spiro Stanich from Gibraltar

Date1809
Period19th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeLetter
LanguageEnglish
Extent8 leaf(ves)
Registration NumberMMM 005209
DescriptionPrivateer Captain Spiro Stanich was authorised by the British to act against the enemies of "HIS BRITTANIC MAJESTY", thus continuing the centuries-old economic activity of Malta. Technique
Printed on blue paper and hand signed
Dimensions42cm x 29cm
Alternate ID Numbers
  • Other MMA/TES/012
  • Inventory Card 26092-3
  • HMML (Hill Museum and Manuscript Library) HMAR 00124
  • HM Object Number 87286
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on view
MuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
  •   Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
Heritage Malta
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