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Journal of the convict ship Dorothy , for 1 March to 29 September 1820 by Robert...

Catalogue reference: ADM 101/19/8

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This record is about the Journal of the convict ship Dorothy , for 1 March to 29 September 1820 by Robert... dating from 1820 in the series Admiralty and predecessors: Office of the Director General of the Medical Department.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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Reference
ADM 101/19/8
Date
1820
Description

Journal of the convict ship Dorothy, for 1 March to 29 September 1820 by Robert Espie, Surgeon. This journal is in the form of a diary recording the ship's position, weather observations and the daily routine of cleaning the prison and allowing divisions of convicts on deck, but very little information about the prisoners or their illnesses except for disciplinary measures. (Described at item level).

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Subjects
Topics
Shipping
Navy
Diaries
Armed Forces (General Administration)
Prisons
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C4106534/

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ADM 101

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