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Folios 428-429 Thomas Cuthbert Hichens, HMS Zephyr, Spithead. [Address on verso of...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1946/163

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ADM 1/1946/163
Date
1812 Dec 28
Description

Folios 428-429 Thomas Cuthbert Hichens, HMS Zephyr, Spithead. [Address on verso of Folio 429]. Covering letter for the enclosed letter from John Wright, Gunner of HMS Zephyr requesting an appointment to a larger Ship. He states he has conducted himself much to his satisfaction.

Folios 430-431: enclosure with folios 428-429. Letter dated 28 December 1812 by John Wright, HMS Zephyr to the Admiralty. States that HMS Tiber frigate now building by Mr [Daniel] List in the Isle of Wight and his having been on the list for promotion for over twelve months. He has requested a ship of a larger Rate. He request a Warrant for the above mentioned ship.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap H428
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Public Record(s)
Language
English
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Open Document, Open Description
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Letters from Captains, Surnames H: 1812, numbers 201-428. (Described at item level)

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