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John Clevland. Account of ships hired to serve as Transports for the 6,000 troops...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/152/81

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This record is about the John Clevland. Account of ships hired to serve as Transports for the 6,000 troops... dating from 1756 Feb 10.

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Reference
ADM 354/152/81
Date
1756 Feb 10
Description

John Clevland. Account of ships hired to serve as Transports for the 6,000 troops from Holland to England. Some are on their way to the Nore and the remainder will be fitted to go there on Friday. Have appointed Henry Thames of Gravesend, employed as an Agent in the late war, to superintend the fitting and equipping of the ships. Propose to send him to conduct the embarkation of the troops and ask for orders for him to do so

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/C9230630/

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John Clevland. Account of ships hired to serve as Transports for the 6,000 troops...