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Copy letter from Commissioner Proby to the Board. James Hodnet, Cook of the Montreal,...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/194/364

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This record is about the Copy letter from Commissioner Proby to the Board. James Hodnet, Cook of the Montreal,... dating from 1777 June 2.

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ADM 354/194/364
Date
1777 June 2
Description

Copy letter from Commissioner Proby to the Board. James Hodnet, Cook of the Montreal, informed me that John Spencer, Boatswain of that vessel, took several of his quarterly stores on shore and a new scrubbing brush. His servant was ordered on another occasion to take some iron ringbolts and sell them. The Boatswain was not on his night duty until 31st May last. The Carpenter, Henry Pett, said he sometimes slept without his bedding before 31st May. The Deputy Purser, Pain Stringer, reported the theft of the ringbolts and his servant listed more items. He was ordered to take some old iron to Mr. Wilkinson in Holborn, so he has been suspended from duty and asks for further directions..

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Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/194
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/C10609356/

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Copy letter from Commissioner Proby to the Board. James Hodnet, Cook of the Montreal,...