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John Wilson Croker. James Burr, Master of the Wood Mills in Portsmouth, has asked...

Catalogue reference: ADM 359/48B/42

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This record is about the John Wilson Croker. James Burr, Master of the Wood Mills in Portsmouth, has asked... dating from 1828 July 30.

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Reference
ADM 359/48B/42
Date
1828 July 30
Description

John Wilson Croker. James Burr, Master of the Wood Mills in Portsmouth, has asked for superannuation due to age and infirmity. Are sending a certificate of his good conduct. He served as a workman until December 1796, when he was employed as Draughtsman to the Inspector General of Naval Works until April 1805, when he took up his present appointment. Recommend Peter Holmes, the Assistant at the Wood Mills, to be appointed to succeed James Burr, the assistant post remaining vacant for the time being. Are sending Mr Holmes's petition with the Officers' recommendation.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM BP/48B
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/C10685073/

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John Wilson Croker. James Burr, Master of the Wood Mills in Portsmouth, has asked...