Dear Sir or Madam, I am trying to locate a copy of a document titled
"An act for better securing his majesty's dockyard's, magazines,
ammunition, and stores" from the eighteenth century pertinent to the
American Revolution as a document complained of by the Continental
Congress in its "Resolves" of 1774. Thank You, James Hines

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Request for Question Clarification by answerfinder-ga on 25 Nov 2003 03:31 PST

Dear mullah-ga 
I have identified the document you require. It does not appear to be
available on the internet. I have emailed the main archive for these
type of documents to confirm that they possess the document and how a
copy can be obtained by post. I have already received an automatic
email response indicating that they endeavor to answer within 10
working days. However, I anticipate they will reply before then. I
shall post the answer as soon as I receive it. If this source cannot
help, then I know of two other sources where I can make enquiries.
I trust this meets with your approval.
answerfinder-ga

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Clarification of Question by mullah-ga on 25 Nov 2003 09:59 PST

Dear Answerfinder, 
     Thanks for your response. Please proceed. The document should be
dated sometime between 1765 and 1774. Thank you!, Mullah

Dear mullah-ga
The document you require is an Act of Parliament: 12 Geo III c.24, it
was passed in 1772.
The House of Lords Record Office has indicated they can provide a copy
of the Act. As it is only one page long they will provided it free of
charge. They have asked that you supply your name and address.

Therefore, can you please email: 
Joshua Surtees, Assistant Archives Officer, House of Lords Record
Office, on hlro@parliament.uk
Because this is a 'one off' with no charge being incurred and too
avoid confusion, can you please ensure that you phrase it as follows:
 
Dear Mr Surtees
Ref:answerfinder

With reference to the enquiry by answerfinder. Can you please supply a
copy of  the following Act of Parliament: 12 Geo III c.24 , "An act
for the better securing his majesty's dockyards, magazines, ships,
ammunition, and stores..."

My full name and address is ..............

(Thanks etc.)



The office web site is
http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/genlinfo.htm

Joshua Surtees, 
Assistant Archives Officer, 
House of Lords Record Office
London SW1A 0PW, UK
Tel +44 (0)207 219 3074
Fax +44 (0)207 219 2570
email hlro@parliament.uk


This web site has some useful background information on Acts of Parliament
http://www.historicpages.com/texts/acts.htm


I hope this answers your question. If it does not, or the answer is
unclear, then please ask for clarification of this research before
rating the answer. I shall respond to the clarification request as
soon as I receive it.
Thank you
answerfinder


Search strategy
Identified the Act by the words
An act for better securing his majesty's dockyard's, magazines  (no quotes)
Could not find the Act on the web so went straight to the House of Lords Office.