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Folios 277-278: Edward Pellew, HIMS Tonnant, Cawsand Bay. States that men listed...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/2325/104

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This record is about the Folios 277-278: Edward Pellew, HIMS Tonnant, Cawsand Bay. States that men listed... dating from 1803 May 23 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 1/2325/104
Date
1803 May 23
Description

Folios 277-278: Edward Pellew, HIMS Tonnant, Cawsand Bay. States that men listed on the second page of his letter were sent to serve on the Tonnant as impressed men say they were never given option to volunteer, which they wished to do. Asks if their receiving the bounty is admissable and if it is that the necessary directions are given. Second page gives name of 19 men who were impressed by HMS Renard on 12 March 1803 and five men impressed by the Boadicia on 8 May 1803. A number of the Hector's ships company who refused to volunteer for any ship have been sent on board the Tonnant, five of whom have since entered for her. Requests to know if they may be alowed the bounty and should any more volunteer whether they can also receive the bounty.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap P116
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Correspondence and Papers

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

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Folios 277-278: Edward Pellew, HIMS Tonnant, Cawsand Bay. States that men listed...

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