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John Clevland. Captain Loring, Agent to the Transports at Plymouth, bound to North...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/152/221

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This record is about the John Clevland. Captain Loring, Agent to the Transports at Plymouth, bound to North... dating from 1756 Apr 7.

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Reference
ADM 354/152/221
Date
1756 Apr 7
Description

John Clevland. Captain Loring, Agent to the Transports at Plymouth, bound to North America, informs the troops to embark there are not more than 1200 men so the Sarah and one of the Transports can be spared. Her freight will have to be paid for even if she does not proceed. Captain Kennedy reports that another ship will be wanted here to complete the tonnage of the Ordnance stores and tents. Propose that the Sarah is ordered round to Gravesend without waiting for convoy to be fitted up for this service

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/C9230770/

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John Clevland. Captain Loring, Agent to the Transports at Plymouth, bound to North...