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Folios 137-138: Justice Finlay, 13 Great George Street. Has been given permission...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1809/61

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This record is about the Folios 137-138: Justice Finlay, 13 Great George Street. Has been given permission... dating from 1812 Apr 16 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 1/1809/61
Date
1812 Apr 16
Description

Folios 137-138: Justice Finlay, 13 Great George Street. Has been given permission to go to London to obtain medical advice for a serious injury received in a gale at sea on board HMS Rover on 19 March 1812. Refers to the enclosed letter from his advisor and asks to remain on shore for 2 months longer. Reports that Captain Henry Wildey is willing to take over his duties for that time.

Folio 139: enclosed with folios 137-138. Admiralty note dated 17 April 1812 stating that Henry Wildey to act as captain of HMS Rover during Finlay's absence.

Folio 140: enclosed with folios 137-138. Signed Astley Cooper, New Broad Street states Captain Finlay has reported with a rupture in his left groin and should remain on shore for a few weeks.

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Cap F79
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Language
English
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