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Folios 244-245: James Cornwallis, HMS Sheerness, Carlisle Bay, Barbados. Reports...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1623/102

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This record is about the Folios 244-245: James Cornwallis, HMS Sheerness, Carlisle Bay, Barbados. Reports... dating from 1797 June 26 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 1/1623/102
Date
1797 June 26
Description

Folios 244-245: James Cornwallis, HMS Sheerness, Carlisle Bay, Barbados. Reports arrival from coast of Angola with the two ships and brig mentioned in the enclosed list. Will proceed to Jamaica after he has taken on provisions and water which he very much needs because of the length of the passage from the coast. To call in at Martinique on Rear Admiral Harvey’s orders and will take as many vessels bound to Jamaica as a willing to accompany him. He will send the journal of his voyage when he arrives at Jamaica.

Folio 246: enclosed in folios 244-246. Captain James Cornwallis, HMS Sheerness. A list of ships under convoy of HMS Sheerness to Africa and the West Indies.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap C244
Legal status
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Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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Letters from Captains, Surnames C: 1797, numbers 151-339. (Described at item level)

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Folios 244-245: James Cornwallis, HMS Sheerness, Carlisle Bay, Barbados. Reports...

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