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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