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Thomas Corbett. An anonymous letter has been received from a Naval Surgeon, which...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/135/119

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This record is about the Thomas Corbett. An anonymous letter has been received from a Naval Surgeon, which... dating from 1747 Apr 17.

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Reference
ADM 354/135/119
Date
1747 Apr 17
Description

Thomas Corbett. An anonymous letter has been received from a Naval Surgeon, which draws attention to the bad effects of using the elixir of vitriol on board ship. Have ordered an investigation through the Commissioners of Sick and Wounded, the Physician of Greenwich Hospital and, if necessary, the Master, Wardens and Assistants of the Surgeon's company and serving Naval Surgeons. We do not feel competent to judge the complaint but feel that as expert opinion has supported the use of the elixir, they do not need to make recommendations.

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/C10252125/

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Thomas Corbett. An anonymous letter has been received from a Naval Surgeon, which...