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Folios 117-118: John Lawson, Dundee. Concerning the payment and distribution of prize...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/2077/45

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This record is about the Folios 117-118: John Lawson, Dundee. Concerning the payment and distribution of prize... dating from 1808 Feb 9 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 1/2077/45
Date
1808 Feb 9
Description

Folios 117-118: John Lawson, Dundee. Concerning the payment and distribution of prize money to the ship's company of the Lord Melville Armed Defence ship arising from the proceeds of a smuggling vessel. The money still remains to be distributed and he is being blamed for not settling this matter. Requests the Admiralty's attention to this issue.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap L64
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C12828533/

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