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Thomas Corbett. Several Surgeons have petitioned for an increase in the number of...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/140/94

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This record is about the Thomas Corbett. Several Surgeons have petitioned for an increase in the number of... dating from 1748 Jan 9.

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Reference
ADM 354/140/94
Date
1748 Jan 9
Description

Thomas Corbett. Several Surgeons have petitioned for an increase in the number of Surgeons on half pay. An analysis of Naval Surgeons, observes that may of them, having been discharged from their ships, never apply for further employment. Those who enter Naval service at an early age have excellent opportunities to gain more experience, which means they have no difficulty in finding employment outside the Service once they leave the Navy. After 8 year's service they are entitled to superannuation so if they are unable to work they receive adequate remuneration. Do not support the proposition

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/140
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/C10255678/

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Thomas Corbett. Several Surgeons have petitioned for an increase in the number of...