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Philip Stephens. John Lee, Purser of the Thames, informs us of several irregularities...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/188/269

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This record is about the Philip Stephens. John Lee, Purser of the Thames, informs us of several irregularities... dating from 1773 Dec 29.

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Reference
ADM 354/188/269
Date
1773 Dec 29
Description

Philip Stephens. John Lee, Purser of the Thames, informs us of several irregularities committed by Captain William Locker and the Lieutenants William Osborn and James Williams, causing him to refuse to sign the Captain's certificate. Have written to Captain Vandeput, now Commander of the Thames, to give the Purser leave to attend us for examination. He reports the Purser is ill on board with the gout and cannot be moved. The Lieutenants and Captain Locker's Steward and Coxswain have disproved the Purser's assertions and the Captain and Lieutenants think it hard their wages should be stopped upon his representation only. Suggest the wages should be paid and if subsequently the Purser is proved correct, their half pay and wages will always be equal to the amount

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/188
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/C10264255/

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Philip Stephens. John Lee, Purser of the Thames, informs us of several irregularities...