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Folios 262-263: Joseph Edmonds, HMS Pallas, The Downs. Vice Admiral Graeme appointed...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1766/106

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This record is about the Folios 262-263: Joseph Edmonds, HMS Pallas, The Downs. Vice Admiral Graeme appointed... dating from 1800 Jan 12 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 1/1766/106
Date
1800 Jan 12
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Folios 262-263: Joseph Edmonds, HMS Pallas, The Downs. Vice Admiral Graeme appointed Mr John Kirtley as Acting Lieutenant on HMS Pallas. He has been the only Lieutenant on board for the 7 days coming down from The Nore. His conduct and seamanship leads Captain Edmonds to recommend him. Therefore requests confirmation that he may continue as Lieutenant on HMS Pallas.

Folios 264-265: enclosure with folios 262-263. Letter dated 12 January 1800 by John Kirtley, HMS Pallas, the Downs, to the Admiralty. Reports that he has passed the examination to be a Lieutenant, and is presently Acting as such on board HMS Pallas by order of Admiral Graeme. Encloses a testimonial.

Folio 266: enclosure with folios 262-263. Letter dated 7 November 1799 by Solomon Ferris, HMS Inflexible, Chatham. Record of Mr John Kirtley's service on HMS Inflexible, under command of Solomon Ferris, from 2 February 1793 to 7 November 1799. Ranks listed from Able Seaman to Master's Mate, with dates. Confirms he has always behaved diligently, obediently and with sobriety.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap E20
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Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C12801035/

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