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Copy letter from Henry Shiffner to the Board. There are several privateers being...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/152/359

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ADM 354/152/359
Date
1756 May 20
Description

Copy letter from Henry Shiffner to the Board. There are several privateers being fitted out at Dunkirk to cruize the North Sea which could affect the safety of our hemp ships from the Baltic. Ask for Sloops to cruize between the Sound and Yarmouth Roads to clear the seas.

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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/C9230908/

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This record is held at National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section

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Navy Board: Bound Out-letters

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Within the sub-series: ADM 354/152

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Copy letter from Henry Shiffner to the Board. There are several privateers being...