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Folios 357-358: John Pengelly, Stockwell Street, Greenwich. Presents a statement...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/2332/139

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This record is about the Folios 357-358: John Pengelly, Stockwell Street, Greenwich. Presents a statement... dating from 1807 Apr 25 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 1/2332/139
Date
1807 Apr 25
Description

Folios 357-358: John Pengelly, Stockwell Street, Greenwich. Presents a statement of his services which he hopes will gain him promotion to the rank of Post Captain or that he wlil be granted a command. He has been in the service 38 years, over 30 in actual service, 20 of which as Lieutenant, during which time he captured 2 privateers of superior force, for which he was promoted to the command of HMS Pegasus. He held that command for 7 years and served with the fleet during the whole of the Expedition in Egypt. HMS Pegasus was paid off over 7 months ago. He has a large family to support with nothing but his half pay. Asks for employment.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap P165
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C12840061/

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