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Thomas Corbett. Joseph Cockburne late Master of the Royal George cutter, which was...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/135/117

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This record is about the Thomas Corbett. Joseph Cockburne late Master of the Royal George cutter, which was... dating from 1747 Apr 17.

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Reference
ADM 354/135/117
Date
1747 Apr 17
Description

Thomas Corbett. Joseph Cockburne late Master of the Royal George cutter, which was in service but now feared lost, advises he now has another good sailing vessel, the Hunter, lately a French privateer, taken by the Fly Sloop, which he proposes to fit out for the Service as an advice boat, if terms can be agreed. Commissioner Vanbrugh was sent a copy of the proposals and of the Royal George contract and asked to survey her if she meets the Navy's needs. John Beart, acting for Mr. Cockburne, objects to the clause in the proposed contract mentioning a Court Martial and being bound in a sum of money. We have never drawn up a contract without such conditions and ask what is to be done

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/135
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/C10252123/

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Thomas Corbett. Joseph Cockburne late Master of the Royal George cutter, which was...