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Folios 217-218: Sir Archibald Collingwood Dickenson, HMS Megaera. Lieutenant Robb...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1716/76

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This record is about the Folios 217-218: Sir Archibald Collingwood Dickenson, HMS Megaera. Lieutenant Robb... dating from 1795 Sept 22 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 1/1716/76
Date
1795 Sept 22
Description

Folios 217-218: Sir Archibald Collingwood Dickenson, HMS Megaera. Lieutenant Robb informs him he’s received an order to re-join HMS Megaera after going to sick quarters in February. Lord Bridport appointed John Eastleigh to act as Lieutenant, 11 June. Asks to know should Lieutenant Robb supersede Mr Eastleigh? Says Lieutenant Eastleigh is a good and very deserving officer who he should be happy to continue on HMS Megaera. Seeks directions.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap D71
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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Letters from Captains, Surnames D: 1795, numbers 1-200. (Described at item level)

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