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Folio 164: William Gordon. He has been appointed to command HMS Nereide at The Cape...
Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1857/60
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This record is about the Folio 164: William Gordon. He has been appointed to command HMS Nereide at The Cape... dating from 1810 June 20 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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- 1810 June 20
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Folio 164: William Gordon. He has been appointed to command HMS Nereide at The Cape of Good Hope. Requests an order for a passage on the first ship proceeding there. Mr W Crichton, Master's Mate, and Mr Charles McDowall, Midshipman, together with the Coxswain and 4 men, were allowed by Admiral Bertie at The Cape of Good Hope to join HMS Sapphire with Captain Gordon from HMS Charwell. They all wish to join Captain Gordon on HMS Nereide.
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- Cap G71
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