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Folios 418-419: Edward William Campbell Rich Owen, HMS Clyde, the Downs. Reports...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/2258/166

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This record is about the Folios 418-419: Edward William Campbell Rich Owen, HMS Clyde, the Downs. Reports... dating from 1807 Aug 13 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 1/2258/166
Date
1807 Aug 13
Description

Folios 418-419: Edward William Campbell Rich Owen, HMS Clyde, the Downs. Reports that John Peavey was impressed by the Clyde's boats. He has entered the service and is now employed as the Purser's Steward.

Folio 420-421: enclosure with folios 418-419. Letter received 12 August 1807 by [the Admiralty?] . Record of employment for John Peavey. He was engaged as Cooper and Steward on the Union, East Indiaman. Captain Gilliard. Peavey was impressed on or about the previous Thursday and taken on board the Clyde. He has an Admiralty protection for two years and has not long been a seaman. His father is lame and not able to do anything, this is very heavy on his wife and John Peavey has contributed towards the support of his parents. His liberation is requested.

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Cap O82
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Language
English
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Folios 418-419: Edward William Campbell Rich Owen, HMS Clyde, the Downs. Reports...

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