HJ Wilson on behalf of the Executive to the MPs in the Northern Counties.

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 106 3JBL/10/47
  • Former Reference
      GB 106 3373
  • Dates of Creation
      5 Apr 1875
  • Physical Description
      1 item

Scope and Content

Draft of letter. Written from Sheffield. Re The 'Mercantile Marine Hospital Service Bill'. Its primary purpose appears to be the compulsory inspection of sailors. After requesting their attention to several points they end with urging upon them 'the duty of opposing tomorrow the second reading of this insidious and dangerous measure'.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Mercantile Marine Hospital Service Bill

See note letter of 27 Mar 1875 JB to HJ Wilson

Biog: Mr Thomas Gray (Marine Sec of the Bd of Trade)