Catalogue description Oath sworn by John Billington, Gunner of the Lugger Violet in Portsmouth harbour, before...
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Reference: | ADM 354/234/135 |
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Description: |
Oath sworn by John Billington, Gunner of the Lugger Violet in Portsmouth harbour, before Commissioner Grey. On 26 November while on the Hull Sloop Sylph, with the Violet's Gunner and Pilot, I saw 2 dogs in an act of nature on the gangway of the Barbadoes, which was alongside the Sylph. I then saw Abel Ashurst, Boatswain of the Barbadoes, on the gangway of that ship, calling for water to throw on them. He also tried to separate them by violent means, but without effect. The Boatswain then left the Sylph, returning immediately with a loaded pistol and shot the dog.. Enclosure |
Date: | 1808 Nov 29 |
Held by: | National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library and Archive, not available at The National Archives |
Former reference in its original department: | ADM B/234 |
Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
Language: | English |
Closure status: | Open Document, Open Description |
Access conditions: | Open Immediately |
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