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James Couling, Drummer in the Berkshire Militia, brought Samuel Rowland before me...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/166/220

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This record is about the James Couling, Drummer in the Berkshire Militia, brought Samuel Rowland before me... dating from 1761 Mar 21.

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Reference
ADM 354/166/220
Date
1761 Mar 21
Description

James Couling, Drummer in the Berkshire Militia, brought Samuel Rowland before me as a deserter from HM Squirrel. He swore that Rowland told him that he was deserter. Samuel Rowland said he never belonged to the ship, only as a servant to a Lieutenant who died and when his Master died he left the ship. Rowland is now in gaol. Signed Henry Harding Morgo

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/166
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/C10257553/

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James Couling, Drummer in the Berkshire Militia, brought Samuel Rowland before me...