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Folios 171-173: S. J. Ballard [Samuel James Ballard], HMS Pearl, Spithead. His ship...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1515/104

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This record is about the Folios 171-173: S. J. Ballard [Samuel James Ballard], HMS Pearl, Spithead. His ship... dating from 1797 Dec 27 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 1/1515/104
Date
1797 Dec 27
Description

Folios 171-173: S. J. Ballard [Samuel James Ballard], HMS Pearl, Spithead. His ship is ordered for foreign service. His men are asking him to direct the Purser to supply them with tobacco. Mr Merchant is refusing to do this as he will be out of pocket. Asks for directions.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap B97
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C12774762/

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