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Folios 207-208: Robert Paul, HMS Explosion off Woolwich. Replying to Admiralty letter...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/2325/75

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This record is about the Folios 207-208: Robert Paul, HMS Explosion off Woolwich. Replying to Admiralty letter... dating from 1803 July 31 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 1/2325/75
Date
1803 July 31
Description

Folios 207-208: Robert Paul, HMS Explosion off Woolwich. Replying to Admiralty letter of 29 July confirms that Alexander Brown, who has served nearly four years is an active young man. He lost one eye but has good sight in the other and is very active aloft. Says his age is 17 years and 8 months but believe him to be 20. He volunteered for the service and hopes his having detained him on board will be approved. Returns the enclosures (not with letter).

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap P84
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C12839081/

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

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

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Within the piece: ADM 1/2325

Letters from Captains, Surnames P: 1803, numbers 1-200. (Described at item level)

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Folios 207-208: Robert Paul, HMS Explosion off Woolwich. Replying to Admiralty letter...

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