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Sir Charles Saxton to the Board. Has discussed the subject of yard employees taking...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/214/259

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This record is about the Sir Charles Saxton to the Board. Has discussed the subject of yard employees taking... dating from 1804 Mar 29.

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Reference
ADM 354/214/259
Date
1804 Mar 29
Description

Sir Charles Saxton to the Board. Has discussed the subject of yard employees taking on election duties at Portsmouth. Recommends two employees each year could be selected, one as Churchwarden, the other as Overseer, to serve for one year only. This would remove the difficulty with the magistrates and litigation with the parish. It would also provide protection to the Yard employees, who own property. The practice is of such long standing that it is almost a prescriptive right. As the election takes place on Tuesday, it is urgent to have a prompt reply. The people involved get a day and two tides as allowances. Admiral Saxton thinks that the appointments are a hot issue.

Enclosure.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/214
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/C10618282/

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Sir Charles Saxton to the Board. Has discussed the subject of yard employees taking...