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John Clevland. William Spurrier has petitioned that he fitted out the William for...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/171/134

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This record is about the John Clevland. William Spurrier has petitioned that he fitted out the William for... dating from 1763 Mar 17.

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Reference
ADM 354/171/134
Date
1763 Mar 17
Description

John Clevland. William Spurrier has petitioned that he fitted out the William for a voyage to Newfoundland but she was impressed into the service by Captain Douglas of the Syren, which has cost him £891, and asks for relief. Have asked Captain Graves for his opinion and have offered the petitioner £500

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/171
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/C10259094/

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Records of the Admiralty, Naval Forces, Royal Marines, Coastguard, and related bodies

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Within the sub-series: ADM 354/171

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John Clevland. William Spurrier has petitioned that he fitted out the William for...