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Milbourne Warren at Mahon to George Marsh, his cousin. Details the measures he intends...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/198/237

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This record is about the Milbourne Warren at Mahon to George Marsh, his cousin. Details the measures he intends... dating from 1779 Jan 29.

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Reference
ADM 354/198/237
Date
1779 Jan 29
Description

Milbourne Warren at Mahon to George Marsh, his cousin. Details the measures he intends to take to stop a possible seige of the Fort of St. Phillips. The ships will be loaded with spare masts, cordage and other stores and, when the alarm is raised, they will be moved into St. Stevens Cove under the guns of the fort. He also intends to have Artificers and Labourers working on the ships. Under the pretence of paying them, he will get them into the Fort so they can man the great guns and do any repairs.

Enclosure

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/198
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/C10265780/

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Milbourne Warren at Mahon to George Marsh, his cousin. Details the measures he intends...