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Folios 194-196: Joseph Rowley, London. Gives his thoughts on the advantages of the...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/2417/56

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This record is about the Folios 194-196: Joseph Rowley, London. Gives his thoughts on the advantages of the... dating from 1811 Apr 10 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 1/2417/56
Date
1811 Apr 10
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Folios 194-196: Joseph Rowley, London. Gives his thoughts on the advantages of the conquest of the Isles of France and Bourbon [Mauritius and Reunion]. Comments on the suitability of Port Louis for repairs/ refitting of naval vessels and suggests the relocation of part of the Naval Establishment from the Cape of Good Hope. Lengthy observations on victualling, protection of trade ships, removal of naval vessels from Bombay during the hurricane season, commercial advantages, the state of the Portugese garrison at Mozambique, and precautions in case of an attack by the enemy.

Folio 197: folio number not used.

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Cap R621
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