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Catalogue reference: ADM 1/8766/75
Transferred to ADM 1/8998
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Folios 360-361: John Wright, HMS Swift, Deptford. Lieutenant William J. Hughes has...
Catalogue reference: ADM 1/2698/143
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This record is about the Folios 360-361: John Wright, HMS Swift, Deptford. Lieutenant William J. Hughes has... dating from 1804 Oct 14 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 1/2698/143
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1804 Oct 14
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Description (What the record is about)
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Folios 360-361: John Wright, HMS Swift, Deptford. Lieutenant William J. Hughes has absented himself without leave and has sent the enclosed letters. As he does not intend to return, requests another Officer is appointed.
Folios 362-363: enclosure with folios 360-361. William J. Hughes. Owes a considerable sum of money and will be arrested unless he goes into hiding. Requests he is replaced. Fears he would not be able to carry out his duties at sea with the current anxiety he is suffering.
Folios 364-365: enclosure with folios 360-361. William J. Hughes, HMS Swift, Deptford, 13 October 1804, to Captain Wright. Is in considerable debt and cannot reach a compromise with his creditors. Requests he is replaced and retired on half pay until he can settle his affairs.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Cap W585
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Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Correspondence and Papers
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Within the piece: ADM 1/2698
Letters from Captains, Surnames W: 1804, numbers 402-599. (Described at item level)
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