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Folios 198-199: Thomas Williams, HMS Lizard, Spithead. Reports that when he arrived...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/2678/84

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This record is about the Folios 198-199: Thomas Williams, HMS Lizard, Spithead. Reports that when he arrived... dating from 1793 Oct 29 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 1/2678/84
Date
1793 Oct 29
Description

Folios 198-199: Thomas Williams, HMS Lizard, Spithead. Reports that when he arrived at the Downs to take in convoy the Trade Ships from Oporto to Portsmouth, he found that the Oporto had already sailed under the Protection of an armed ship. After waiting twenty four hours for any further Trade ships, advised by Vice Admiral Joseph Peyton to return to Spithead for further Orders.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap W89
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Open Document, Open Description
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