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Folios 264-265: Joseph Short, Lynn. Refers to the enclosed petition and states that...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/2495/117

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ADM 1/2495/117
Date
1797 Aug 3
Description

Folios 264-265: Joseph Short, Lynn.

Refers to the enclosed petition and states that the petitioners are active men of good character. Captains Prescott and Woolley have recommended them.

Folios 266-267: enclosure with folios 264-265. Adam Guggle and Matthew [?Myaxly], midshipmen at the rendezvous at Lynn write to Joseph Short stating that they believe that the pay of midshipmen has been increased for those on board a fourth rate. Ask that they may be allowed the additional pay.

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Former department reference
Cap S138
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Open Document, Open Description
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Letters from Captains, Surnames S: 1797, numbers 1-150. (Described at item level)

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