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Folios 140-141: Thomas Dewey, Exeter Naval Rendezvous. He has visited Exmouth, Teignmouth,...
Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1718/61
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This record is about the Folios 140-141: Thomas Dewey, Exeter Naval Rendezvous. He has visited Exmouth, Teignmouth,... dating from 1796 Aug 16 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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- 1796 Aug 16
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Folios 140-141: Thomas Dewey, Exeter Naval Rendezvous. He has visited Exmouth, Teignmouth, Beer, Seton and other small villages on the coast to ascertain the best way of recruiting men for gunboats and fire vessels. He has spoken to Pilots, Fishermen and Stone boat men, some of whom might be willing to volunteer for the defence of the coast, despite having protection due to their usefullness. He will discuss with Captain Bradby how best to proceed.
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Folios 140-141: Thomas Dewey, Exeter Naval Rendezvous. He has visited Exmouth, Teignmouth,...
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