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February 22, 1755

Anson, George, fl. 1755-1756

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of William Parry as captain of the British ship "Kingston"]

Signed by Anson, Duncannon, and W. Ellis. Clevland signed under "By Command of their Lordships." With seal of the Great Britain navy.

GLC01450.547

1756/03/03

Anson, George, fl. 1755-1756

Document signed

Title: British impressment order to Capt Powlett, signed as Lord High Admiral

Countersigned by John Cleveland.

GLC01450.412.13

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