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Philip Stephens. Captain St. John of the Edgar, informs us that several men entered...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/185/144

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This record is about the Philip Stephens. Captain St. John of the Edgar, informs us that several men entered... dating from 1771 June 24.

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Reference
ADM 354/185/144
Date
1771 June 24
Description

Philip Stephens. Captain St. John of the Edgar, informs us that several men entered on the ship whilst she was abroad and asked whether they are entitled to the Bounty. It does not appear where the men entered and some of them are not noted to have appeared until more than a month after their entry. A sum was allowed on Commodore Spry's account for the Bounty of 17 volunteers, who entered on ships in North America after his advertisement of February 1756 and if Captain St. John published the Proclamation abroad and the volunteers entered from it, opine they are entitled to Bounty as if they had entered at home or if Captain St. John certifies he promised them the encouragement

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/185
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/C10263022/

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Philip Stephens. Captain St. John of the Edgar, informs us that several men entered...