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Folios 276-277: Francis Fayerman, HMS Athenian, Portsmouth. He writes to support...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1804/102

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This record is about the Folios 276-277: Francis Fayerman, HMS Athenian, Portsmouth. He writes to support... dating from 1805 Sept 20 in the series Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Correspondence and Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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ADM 1/1804/102
Date
1805 Sept 20
Description

Folios 276-277: Francis Fayerman, HMS Athenian, Portsmouth. He writes to support the request of William Smith, Midshipman, that he be promoted to be a Lieutenant.

Folio 278: enclosed with folios 276-277. William Barton, HMS Lapwing. He certifies that William Smith served under him in the West Indies as a Midshipman and recommends him for promotion to the position of a Lieutenant.

Folio 279: enclosed with folios 276-277. Robert Daniel, HMS Beschermer. He certifies that William Smith served under his command and has his warmest support.

Folio 280: enclosed with folios 276-277. Daniel Gould, HMS Majestic. He certifies that William Smith served under his command and has his support in his application to be a Lieutenant.

Folio 281: enclosed with folios 276-277. Robert Daniel, HMS Beschermer. He certifies that William Smith served under him as an Able Seaman, before being promoted to be a Midshipman. He is diligent and sober.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap F134
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Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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