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John Clevland. Receipt of all the ships' books and papers found in the possession...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/152/76

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This record is about the John Clevland. Receipt of all the ships' books and papers found in the possession... dating from 1756 Feb 7.

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Reference
ADM 354/152/76
Date
1756 Feb 7
Description

John Clevland. Receipt of all the ships' books and papers found in the possession of William Shepherd, Acting Clerk of the Barfleur, for examination. Observe on the muster book Abel Watson is entered under Captain's Clerk but on the books at Chatham, Sheerness, Deal and Portsmouth, he is entered as Captain's servant. List of 8 fictitious men on his Lordship's books, who are all rated Captain's servants on the books but not on the general muster book. Have written to Lord Harvey Powlett but he has assured us he knows nothing of those tickets which were always left with his clerk. A letter was found from David De La Van asking Mr Shepherd to buy tickets for him but it was probably written by Shephard

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Access conditions
Open Immediately
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9230625/

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John Clevland. Receipt of all the ships' books and papers found in the possession...