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Folios 290-291: James Colnett, HMS Hussar, Plymouth. Has been informed by Admiral...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1621/118

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This record is about the Folios 290-291: James Colnett, HMS Hussar, Plymouth. Has been informed by Admiral... dating from 1796 Oct 28 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 1/1621/118
Date
1796 Oct 28
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Folios 290-291: James Colnett, HMS Hussar, Plymouth. Has been informed by Admiral Sir Richard King that he has received an order to permit Captain Colett to travel to town. Captain Colnett has not made a request, but is happy to attend if required by the Admiralty. Suspecting it may be a mistake, thought it his duty to report the fact. Reports that they have commenced fitting, but he does not expect that the Carpenters will have finished within the next fortnight. Mr Maxwell, Second Lieutenant, has joined, but Mr Philips, First Lieutenant, has not.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap C114
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C12792570/

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