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Thomas Corbett. Mr. Clevland has sent a letter from Captain Boscawen of the Namur...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/133/248

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This record is about the Thomas Corbett. Mr. Clevland has sent a letter from Captain Boscawen of the Namur... dating from 1746 Oct 15.

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Reference
ADM 354/133/248
Date
1746 Oct 15
Description

Thomas Corbett. Mr. Clevland has sent a letter from Captain Boscawen of the Namur which says he captured the Maidstone a 12-gun privateer in May which was well stored and fitted and had a crew of 110. Vice Admiral Martin sent the ship to Cape Breton on an express mission which lasted until August, when the ship returned to the captor's agent. All the provisions and stores were exhausted and Captain Boscawen now claims compensation for hire of the vessel, for wear and tear and for the replacement of stores. Mr. Clevland advises a reasonable compensation should be £100 a month for hire but less than Captain Boscawen asks for wear and tear, victuals and stores

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/133
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Access conditions
Open Immediately
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C10251690/

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Within the fonds: ADM

Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies

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Within the sub-sub-fonds: ADM 354

Navy Board: Bound Out-letters

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Within the sub-series: ADM 354/133

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Thomas Corbett. Mr. Clevland has sent a letter from Captain Boscawen of the Namur...