Application for a Lieutenancy in the Navy

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Application for a Lieutenancy in the Navy

Description

McRea has submitted his application for a lieutenancy on board one of the vessels fitted out as convoys for merchant ships. Fearing that a mere application might not be sufficient, he has secured recommendations from friends as well as acquaintances Richard Harrison and Charles Lee.

year created

1798

month created

05

day created

14

author

sent from location

Alexandria

recipient

in image

notable person/group

John McRea
Richard Harris

notable location

Alexandria

notable item/thing

appointment

document number

1798051490001

page start

1

number of pages

2

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) XJX02 (2 pages) Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection NN
[view document] (2 pages) XJX02a (2 pages) Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection NN

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author John McRea Alexandria [n/a]
Recipient Unknown Recipient [unknown] [n/a]