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Folios 42-43: David Colby, HMS Gelikheid, Yarmouth Roads. As directed by Rear Admiral...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1635/14

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ADM 1/1635/14
Date
1803 Sept 9
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Folios 42-43: David Colby, HMS Gelikheid, Yarmouth Roads. As directed by Rear Admiral Edward Thornbrough he states in the cases of Edward Westerford and Robert Edwards as follows:- Edward Westerford declares he was born in Virginia but has no documents and is a volunteer. Robert Edwards is about 15 years was sent on board as a volunteer from the Rendezvous in Yarmouth on 17 August 1803 says he is an apprentice to his Father a Carpenter in Norwich and is born as a supernumerary.

Folio 44: enclosure with folios 42-43. Letter dated 5 September 1803 by John Edwards, St Margaret, Norwich. States Robert Edwards his son and apprentice, request he be discharged.

Folio 45: enclosure with folios 42-43. Receipt dated 30 August 1803 for the Stamp Duty on an Indenture. Robert Edwards to John Edwards.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap C414
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Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C12791041/

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Letters from Captains, Surnames C: 1803, numbers 401-550. (Described at item level)

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Folios 42-43: David Colby, HMS Gelikheid, Yarmouth Roads. As directed by Rear Admiral...