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Thomas Corbett. Commissioner Vanbrugh writes to ask that, as the King's proclamation...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/138/161

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This record is about the Thomas Corbett. Commissioner Vanbrugh writes to ask that, as the King's proclamation... dating from 1748 May 13.

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Reference
ADM 354/138/161
Date
1748 May 13
Description

Thomas Corbett. Commissioner Vanbrugh writes to ask that, as the King's proclamation declares that hostilities in the Channel ceased with effect from 1st May, ask whether it is in order for the Henrietta storeship to sail without convoy from Plymouth to Deptford, and whether the storeships Supply Hoy, Portsmouth and Plymouth, with loads of plank for Portsmouth, can do the same. Asks for a ruling whether the Pilots on Naval vessels off the coast of France, who end their voyages, can be paid 5s. a day and subsistence, when unemployed. Ask for directions

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/138
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/C10252945/

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Thomas Corbett. Commissioner Vanbrugh writes to ask that, as the King's proclamation...