Torpoint Ferry Interest. Carew-Pole Papers Correspondence, p...

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Torpoint Ferry Interest. Carew-Pole Papers Correspondence, plans, surveys etc for a new ferry, 1893-1923. Vol I- 'Antony Ferry Closure Correspondence-Torpoint Steam Ferry Improvements, 1893-1919,' correspondence (both typed and MS) between solicitors and parties involved in the creation of a more efficient steamer "...similar to those used at Gosport, New York &c &c", thus "necessary to again excavate the ferry canal and form a Dock and Landing Stage...", fascinating documentation on the mechanisms involved, incorporating Lieut Gen Sir Reginald Pole-Carew, representatives of the Home Office, numerous solicitors and tenants of rented lands from the estate of Anthony House, including receipts, surveys, MS and typed letters etc, in uniform blue boards. Vol II-'Sale of Torpoint Ferry to Cornwall County Council- Negotiations and Agreement, 1919-1920,' correspondence (typed) from 'Walker, Martineau & Co (solicitors)', a 'Memorandum of Agreement between Sir Reginald Pole-Carew and Lord St. Levan,' and Cornwall County Office "That we approve the principle of the purchase of the Torpoint Ferry provided that details are approved by the Finance Committee", bound in uniform blue boards. Vol III-'Torpoint Ferry Application by Sir Reginald Pole Carew and Geroge James Craddock to be Exempt from Income Tax Whilst Owning and Operating the Ferry. Royal Court of Justice, 10th April 1919,' transcript of the Shorthand Notes of Bennett & Co, 67 & 69 Chancery Lane, London, W. C, Sir John Simon, K.C and Mr A. M. Latter appeared as Counsel for the Appellants, The Solicitor General and Mr Parr appeared as Counsel for the Crown, In the High Court of Justice, King's Bench Division, bound in uniform blue boards. Vol VI- 'A Bill to Increase Tolls. General Correspondence, Valuation of Equipment etc, 1920,' consisting of receipts, surveys of lands, buildings, stores and permanent fixings (including value), bills, 'Statement showing the amount of capital put in the Ferry undertaking..., 25th March 1920,' and a copy of correspondence regarding '...the removal of Antony Passage Ferry', bound in uniform blue boards. Vol V- 'Attempts to Close the Ancient Antony Ferry, Correspondence, 1921,' concerning '...if we should grant to Lieut Gen Sir Reginald Pole-Carew licence to discontinue, relinquish and cease to maintain the ancient ferry known as Antony Passage Ferry...,' draft letters, newspaper clippings of plans, opinion of Norman C. Armitage Lincolns Inn 27th July 1921, 'Instructions to Counsel to settle draft Writ of Ad Quod Damnum, correspondence from County Hall Finance Department etc, uniformly bound in. Vol VI- 'Correspondance Relating to the Sale of The Torpoint Ferry, 'S. S. Beatrice', 1922-1923,' letters from 'Walker, Martineau & Co, Antony House Estate Office, County Hall etc, uniformly bound in. Vol VII- 'Torpoint Ferry Map Showing New Ferry Crossing, 1919,' coloured for the proposed route, backed onto linen, uniform case, 71mm x 102mm. (7)