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John Clevland. John Bradshaw has petitioned because he has served the time for passing...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/159/79

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This record is about the John Clevland. John Bradshaw has petitioned because he has served the time for passing... dating from 1758 May 13.

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Reference
ADM 354/159/79
Date
1758 May 13
Description

John Clevland. John Bradshaw has petitioned because he has served the time for passing his examination for Lieutenant, but there are objections to some of his certificates being signed by Lieutenants only and asks for them to be dispensed with. Captain Pettigrew died whilst he belonged to the Queenborough and when he was rated on the union he was employed in a Cutter under the command of Lieutenants and opine his certificate can be dispensed with

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B 159
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/C9263086/

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John Clevland. John Bradshaw has petitioned because he has served the time for passing...