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Folios 243-244: John Simpson, HMS Tourterelle, Greenock. His Surgeon has asked that...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/2511/92

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This record is about the Folios 243-244: John Simpson, HMS Tourterelle, Greenock. His Surgeon has asked that... dating from 1804 Feb 3 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 1/2511/92
Date
1804 Feb 3
Description

Folios 243-244: John Simpson, HMS Tourterelle, Greenock. His Surgeon has asked that 2 medical men are enlisted to assess the condition of lieutenant Robert Read. John Simpson says that unless he is speedily removed to a healthier climate his condition will deteriorate.

Folio 245: enclosed with folios 243-244. Letter dated 3 February 1804 by James Brownes, Surgeon, HMS Tourterelle. He says that the life of Lieutenant Read is in danger if he stays in a northern climate.

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Former department reference
Cap S319
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Open Document, Open Description
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