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William Wesley Pole. Captain Austen has sought payment of Bounty to those persons...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/234/257

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This record is about the William Wesley Pole. Captain Austen has sought payment of Bounty to those persons... dating from 1808 Dec 19.

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Reference
ADM 354/234/257
Date
1808 Dec 19
Description

William Wesley Pole. Captain Austen has sought payment of Bounty to those persons who voluntarily entered HM Ship St Alban, and we have so directed. This is the first time you have agreed Bounty be paid to persons who do not appear on the books to have attained the age specified (20 years) for this. Asks if you are aware of this. Most appear to be 19 years of age, except John Hills, who is stated as 18. Suggest Captain Austen is advised to amend the muster book to show the correct age.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/234
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/C10273527/

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William Wesley Pole. Captain Austen has sought payment of Bounty to those persons...