In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

Petition of William Parker having served for over thirty years in a variety of capacities, including nine years as Master in a number of ships and who, having lost a hand fighting the French, together with failing sight and other infirmities now seeks a pension. On the reverse is an instruction to the Navy Board to look into the matter and advise on the merits of his claim.

Object Details

ID: ADM/A/1805/371
Type: Manuscript
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Cary, Anthony; Lowther, John Priestman, Henry
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 1 page
Parts: Navy Board, In-Letters And Orders (Manuscript)