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Folios 219-220: Robert Mansell, HMS Irresistible, Gillingham Reach. Richard Price,...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/2171/66

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This record is about the Folios 219-220: Robert Mansell, HMS Irresistible, Gillingham Reach. Richard Price,... dating from 1812 Oct 29 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 1/2171/66
Date
1812 Oct 29
Description

Folios 219-220: Robert Mansell, HMS Irresistible, Gillingham Reach. Richard Price, Carpenter of HMS Kron Princen is in a bad state of health, a result he says of long service at sea. He has only been on board HMS Kron Princen 2 months so cannot vouch for his general character. Lieutenant Osmer, Commander of that ship, says he has behaved well and has certificates from 10 named Captains whose ships are also named. He also served as Carpenter in HMS He[..] for which he obtained no certificate due to the death of the Captain and Officers. He service seems to be 20 years.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap M604
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C12831493/

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Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Correspondence and Papers

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Letters from Captains, Surnames M; 1812, numbers 502-708. (Described at item level)

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Folios 219-220: Robert Mansell, HMS Irresistible, Gillingham Reach. Richard Price,...

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