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William Marsden. The Admiralty order of November 1804, directed that in future no...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/222/343

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This record is about the William Marsden. The Admiralty order of November 1804, directed that in future no... dating from 1806 June 12.

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Reference
ADM 354/222/343
Date
1806 June 12
Description

William Marsden. The Admiralty order of November 1804, directed that in future no Purser would be allowed to officiate at the same time as Secretary to any Flag Officer. It also directed that Clerks to the Secretaries of Flag Officers should be paid by bill and should not be paid on the books of the ships in which they served. Ask for directions whether Pursers of ships in Ordinary, from whom no duty is required, may now receive their ordinary pay while employed as Clerk of the Secretaries of flag Officers

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/222
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/C10269474/

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William Marsden. The Admiralty order of November 1804, directed that in future no...