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William Marsden. John William Cain is shown on the books of the Petterell as Purser....

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/216/454

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This record is about the William Marsden. John William Cain is shown on the books of the Petterell as Purser.... dating from 1804 Oct 11.

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Reference
ADM 354/216/454
Date
1804 Oct 11
Description

William Marsden. John William Cain is shown on the books of the Petterell as Purser. He was entered in May 1800 and was discharged in March 1801. As there is a regular vacancy for the position, recommend he is paid for the time that he acted on Admiralty approval.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/216
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/C10619455/

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William Marsden. John William Cain is shown on the books of the Petterell as Purser....