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Folio 264: William Bradley, HMS Plantagenet, off Brest. Encloses a letter from Lieutenant...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1541/131

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This record is about the Folio 264: William Bradley, HMS Plantagenet, off Brest. Encloses a letter from Lieutenant... dating from 1807 May 19 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 1/1541/131
Date
1807 May 19
Description

Folio 264: William Bradley, HMS Plantagenet, off Brest. Encloses a letter from Lieutenant Samuel Greenway who has asked to be relieved of his position to deal with serious domestic issues. Advises that he would be pleased if the said Lieutenant was appointed to his ship at a later date.

Folios 265-266: enclosure with folio 264. Letter dated 20 May 1807 by Lieutenant Samuel Greenway, HMS Plantagenet, off Ushant, to the Admiralty. Asks to be replaced so he can attend to domestic concerns.

Folios 267-269: enclosure with folio 264. Letter dated 28 May 1807 by Lieutenant Samuel Greenway, HMS Plantagenet, off Brest, to the Admiralty. Asks again to be replaced as the fortune of his dearest friends is pending in law and his presence is absolutely necessary. Advises that Captain Bradley would be happy to have his services in the future.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap B428
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Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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Letters from Captains, Surnames B: 1807, numbers 301-567. (Described at item level)

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