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Folios 169-170: James Galloway, HMS Princess, Liverpool. Has received from Captain...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1858/74

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ADM 1/1858/74
Date
1811 June 13
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Folios 169-170: James Galloway, HMS Princess, Liverpool.

Has received from Captain McLeod a letter dated 10 June 1811 and refers to the enclosures. He reports that Owen Grimes was intoxicated and used a stick to knock down a member of the boat's crew. Other members of the gang were also intoxicated and had been dismissed by the lieutenant of the rendezvous.

Folios 171-172: enclosure with folios 169-170. P McWade, Liverpool, 7 June 1811 writes concerning Owen Grimes who is on board HMS Princess . States that the man supports his family and has been employed by the Impress Service and was ordered out to patrol around the docks on 1 June 1811 but was later taken for misconduct to HMS Princess by Galloway. Grimes fears his life is in danger from other impressed men.

Folio 173: enclosure with folios 169-170. An oath sworn before Thomas Golightly on 7 June 1811 Cornelius Grimes states that he has known Owen Grimes for sixteen years and that he never served at sea. Richard McLuer states the same.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap G320
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C12812095/

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