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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.084 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1782 |
| Title | Appointment of Robert Nicholson Richey as master of the ship Shrewsbury |
| Date | 6 May 1782 |
| Author | Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron (1719-1792) |
| Additional authors | Wallis, Samuel (1728-1795) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | 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. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Global History and Civics Navy |
| People | Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron (1719-1792) Wallis, Samuel (1728-1795) Richey, Nicholson (fl. 1782) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |