Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron (1719-1792) [Appointment of Robert Nicholson Richey]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.084 Author/Creator: Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron (1719-1792) Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 6 May 1782 Pagination: 2 p. ; 30.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
Appoints Richey as master of the ship Shrewsbury. Dated on board the ship Formidable. On reverse is a note dated 2 June 1782 signed by Samuel Wallis allowing Richey to be paid for his time served as master of the ship. Rodney was a British Vice Admiral. Partially printed.
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