Examples of Applications for Employment for Commissioned Officers

 

 

Source: PRO: ADM 6/171 - Applications Lieutenants 1799-1818

 

Neatly alphabetically indexed, although writing often difficult to make out. When employed ships or facilities were noted in red under individuals’ names.

 

p.2

.

2nd May 1804

 

Robt Aitchison

Signal Station

 

 

Bristo Street

Edinburgh

 

 

For a Signal Station

 

 

20 Aug 1779

 

 

p.30

.

24th August 1809

 

William Finch

Neptune

 

 

Late Jasper

 

 

A month’s leave

 

 

1 May 04

 

 Entries in red show subsequent appointments made

 

 

Source: PRO: ADM 6/1 - Applications by Flag Officers, Captains, Commanders and Lieutenants 1842-58

 

The two volumes are written up alphabetically and by date referring to the date their applications were made. The writing is very scruffy and often difficult to read.

 

Date

Name

Rank

Date of Letter

Address

Application

29th January 1836

Christopher G.B.

Lieut

27 Jany

In command of Lizard

Forwarded by V. Adm Gordon

Promotion

13th February 1843

Harvey, Edward

Captn

10 Feby

Walner

Employment

18th April 1846

Norman, Charles S.

Commdr

15 Apl

Stoke Cottage, Freemantle, Southampton

Employment in Coast Guard or other

 

 

  

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