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George Elliot. Are sending a letter from Captains Dick and Dundas about the wicket...

Catalogue reference: ADM 359/51A/186

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This record is about the George Elliot. Are sending a letter from Captains Dick and Dundas about the wicket... dating from 1831 Feb 15.

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Reference
ADM 359/51A/186
Date
1831 Feb 15
Description

George Elliot. Are sending a letter from Captains Dick and Dundas about the wicket gate at Sheerness, which is to be closed for economic purposes but complaints from the Commander-in-Chief have resulted in the gate remaining open for his private use.

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM BP/51A
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/C10687281/

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Navy Board: Unbound Out-letters

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Within the sub-series: ADM 359/51A

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George Elliot. Are sending a letter from Captains Dick and Dundas about the wicket...