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Folios 190-191: William Croft, HMS Alacrity, Sheerness. Encloses a letter from Mr...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1649/57

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This record is about the Folios 190-191: William Croft, HMS Alacrity, Sheerness. Encloses a letter from Mr... dating from 1807 May 5 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 1/1649/57
Date
1807 May 5
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Folios 190-191: William Croft, HMS Alacrity, Sheerness. Encloses a letter from Mr Hughes, Gunner. Notes that his conduct has been excellent during the short time he has been on board, and in view of his length of service hopes that his request will be considered.

Folios 192-193: enclosure with folios 190-191. Letter dated 5 May 1807 by John Hughes, Gunner, HMS Alacrity, Sheerness, to the Admiralty. Following the letter of 31 March, he has applied to his Captain for a warrant for a ship of higher rating. Has been in the service for 14 years, and has been Acting and confirmed Gunner 6 years. He has a large family and would be very grateful for consideration.

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Cap C523
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Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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