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Folios 601-602: Alexander Fraser, HMS Diana, Spithead. Advising that he has received...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/1798/258

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This record is about the Folios 601-602: Alexander Fraser, HMS Diana, Spithead. Advising that he has received... dating from 1799 July 8 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 1/1798/258
Date
1799 July 8
Description

Folios 601-602: Alexander Fraser, HMS Diana, Spithead. Advising that he has received a letter from 16 ships at the Downes, bound for the West Indies, but held up by the weather, who will make every effort to get to Spithead as soon as possible. Also enclosing a list of Merchant ships who have taken Convoy instructions [not enclosed].

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap F181
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C18853773/

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

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