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William Wellesley Pole. Alexander Briarly sent certificates to support his claim...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/231/74

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This record is about the William Wellesley Pole. Alexander Briarly sent certificates to support his claim... dating from 1808 Apr 16.

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Reference
ADM 354/231/74
Date
1808 Apr 16
Description

William Wellesley Pole. Alexander Briarly sent certificates to support his claim to receive a Lieutenant's commission. Confirm he has served on board several ships for 6 years, during the whole of which time he was upon the List of Masters. The Order in Council of August 1805 is not consistent with the new instructions established by Order in Council in January 1806 on the Appointment of Officers, which will determine Mr Briarly's eligibility to be examined for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/231
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/C10272488/

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William Wellesley Pole. Alexander Briarly sent certificates to support his claim...