Exeter Local Maritime Archives Project

Entry Detail

Code: The Sutherland papers
Entry Text:

comprising the papers of the Leveson-Gower families, dukes of Sutherland (D593), including E/2/3, papers, comprising interrogatories, depositions, copy petition, counsel's opinions, inventories, relating to an action in the High Court of Admiralty brought by Peter Paillie, agent for certain Dutch fishermen, against Sir William Leveson regarding seizure of fishing boats by the Golden Lion and Hare, 1586-99;

Date Range: 1586 to 1589
Keywords: navy
Location: Staffordshire Record Office