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Folio 439: Philip Beaver, Southend. Expresses his concern that in the event of invasion...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1528/249

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This record is about the Folio 439: Philip Beaver, Southend. Expresses his concern that in the event of invasion... dating from 1803 Nov 12 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 1/1528/249
Date
1803 Nov 12
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Folio 439: Philip Beaver, Southend. Expresses his concern that in the event of invasion the vessels manned by sea fencibles and commanded by dredgers and fisherman, although zealous and patriotic, do not understand signals and are in the habit of seeking harbour in the event of bad weather. Also not used to taking orders and make seek shelter in bad weather when ordered to stay at sea. Suggests that Lieutenants on half pay might take up residence with several captains in the district and be available to embark in the different vessels in the event of invasion.

Folio 440: blank.

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Cap B241
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Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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