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Folios 243-244: Andrew Pafford Hollis, HMS Thames, Longreach. Referring to a letter...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1928/99

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This record is about the Folios 243-244: Andrew Pafford Hollis, HMS Thames, Longreach. Referring to a letter... dating from 1803 Jan 1 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 1/1928/99
Date
1803 Jan 1
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Folios 243-244: Andrew Pafford Hollis, HMS Thames, Longreach. Referring to a letter dated 29 December 1803 he mentions the appointment of the purser, boatswain and carpenter. These people were appointed on 18 July 1801 by Rear Admiral Sir James Saumarez for their good conduct in the action at Algeciras and on the 12 July following. He recommends them.

Folio 245: enclosure with folios 243-244. Letter dated 14 January 1803 by Thomas Nevill, HMS Caroline, Woolwich. Reports that he has examined Thomas Jerry, acting gunner of HMS Thames, and finds him qualified. He refers to an enclosed certificate [not present].

Folio 246: enclosure with folios 243-244. Order dated 10 July 1801 by Admiral James Saumarez, Rozier Bay, to Thomas Sampson appointing him carpenter of HMS Thames.

Folio 247: enclosure with folios 243-244. Letter dated 18 July 1801 by James Saumarez, on board HMS Caesar, Rozier Bay. Writes to appoint Samuel Champion acting purser on HMS Thames.

Folios 248-249: enclosure with folios 243-244. Letter dated 18 July 1801 by James Saumarez, on board HMS Caesar, Rozier Bay. Writes to Thomas Jerry appointing him gunner of HMS Thames.

Folio 250: enclosure with folios 243-244. Letter dated 18 July 1801 by James Saumarez, HMS Caesar, Rozier Bay. Writes to William Carpenter appointing him boatswain of HMS Thames.

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Cap H323
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Language
English
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Letters from Captains, Surnames H: 1803, numbers 96-442. (Described at item level)

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