GEORGE WILLIAM
MANBY PAPERS
MS 94-1
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GEORGE WILLIAM
MANBY PAPERS |
| Box 1 | FF 1 | Book 1. This book includes letters and reports written by Manby dating from 1810 to 1813 regarding his life-saving equipment and his efforts to put his apparatus to use along the coast of England. He conducted training sessions for saving the lives of shipwrecked victims, and instructed officers along the coast in the techniques of saving these people. It also contains a detailed account of various locations and the peculiar dangers that each place had along the coast. Included in this account are several maps and sketches drawn by Manby. Also included is a report from a committee representing the Highland Society of Scotland and a recommendation for the adoption of his plans. |
| Box 1 | FF 2 | Book 2. This book contains extensive correspondence with the Secretary of State from the Home Department and Board of Ordnance from 1814 to 1815. Many of the letters regard Manby's attempts to call attention to his plan concerning saving lives of shipwrecked persons and putting his plan to use. Also contains a copy of the agreement dated October 1811 between Manby and Henry Gouldburn which granted Manby a leave of abscence for two years so that he may work on the development of his plan. The letter concerning his absence is in Book 1. |
| Box 1 | FF 3 | Book 3. This book contains several journal entries dating from 1813 to 1833 regarding the development of Manby's plan to save shipwrecked persons. Also included is a letter dated October 2, 1873 from Manby to Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Shirk asking her to tell Princess Victoria about his plan. An essay of his quest for approval of his project is also included. This book also contains several sketches of lighthouses, castles, and other sketches of Manby's. Please note that this book is in a weakened condition. One cover is missing and some of the sections are no longer attached. Also, some of the handwriting is difficult to read. |
| Box 1 | FF 4 | Contains the notes of Avis German during the processing of this collection. |