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Admiralty Promotions and Naval Notices in 1796
The document records royal approvals at the Admiralty for promotions and offices in Great Britain’s naval hierarchy, naming Richard Earl Howe, Alexander Lord Bridport, William Cornwallis, and Sir Edward Pellew. It notes baronetcy grants, rank changes, and appointments across the Navy, plus extracts of letters regarding captures and surrender notices, with multiple local surrender calls and dividend listings.
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Reland
Bath
Great-Britains
Great- Briting
Richard But Howe
William Cornwallis
Great-Britain
Britain
Alexander Lord
Bridport
Kingdom of“Great-Britain
Edward Pellew
Trevagh
Coriwall
Royal Navy
Richard
Earl -Howe
Admiralty
John
Quebec
Spithead
Nepean
the Admiralty
Roth
Scilly
Nance
St. Maroe's
Galway
Oporto
Ankrupts
Js. Lane
Wells
Somersetshire
Swain-inn
Manchetter
J. Smith
Bristol
Holler
George-inn
Castle-streety
Brittoe
Ja. Smart
Richmond
Surry
Faylor
Gulfhall