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Folios 204-205: Billy Douglas, HMS Sandwich, [Chatham]. Mr Thomas Valler, Purser...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1721/84

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This record is about the Folios 204-205: Billy Douglas, HMS Sandwich, [Chatham]. Mr Thomas Valler, Purser... dating from 1799 July 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 1/1721/84
Date
1799 July 12
Description

Folios 204-205: Billy Douglas, HMS Sandwich, [Chatham]. Mr Thomas Valler, Purser of HMS Sandwich is extremely ill and his physicians have recommended it to him to try if a change of air will be of use to him. He has asked me to apply for a leave of absence and request it be granted. Encloses a letter from the Purser of HMS Bristol.

Folios 206-207: enclosures with folios 204-205. Letter dated 11 July 1799 by Robert Adams, Chatham, to the Admiralty. Represents that he has been a considerable time afflicted with the gout in his Head, which often appears dangerous. Solicits leave of absence for one month from HMS Bristol Prison Ship.

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Former department reference
Cap D125
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Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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