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Folios 526-527: William O'B Drury, HMS Venerable. The petition of James Byers, formerly...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1718/232

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This record is about the Folios 526-527: William O'B Drury, HMS Venerable. The petition of James Byers, formerly... dating from 1796 Oct 27 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 1/1718/232
Date
1796 Oct 27
Description

Folios 526-527: William O'B Drury, HMS Venerable. The petition of James Byers, formerly Boatswain of HMS Powerful, is probably true. He did little duty as Boatswain as he was very unfit for the post. He accepted him through compassion and consideration for his helpless family.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap D277
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C12805376/

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