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John Clevland. John Short, late Master of the Sarah of Boresterness, petitions for...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/140/98

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This record is about the John Clevland. John Short, late Master of the Sarah of Boresterness, petitions for... dating from 1748 Jan 11.

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Reference
ADM 354/140/98
Date
1748 Jan 11
Description

John Clevland. John Short, late Master of the Sarah of Boresterness, petitions for relief for her loss, which he claims was due to the treatment received from Officers and men from Admiral Byng's Squadron, and have received the Admiral's report. Do not belive Short has any right to compensation.

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/C10255682/

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John Clevland. John Short, late Master of the Sarah of Boresterness, petitions for...