Letter written by Frederick Jennings Thomas from HMS ANTELOPE to his sister Miss Mary Thomas.

Letter written by Thomas from HMS ANTELOPE at Cadiz Bay to his sister Miss Mary Thomas. In the letter he expresses his strong belief that he and his fellow officers deserve promotion. He writes ‘I am well aware Mr Yorke intends to promote us; but when?’ He also writes that he does not think the French intend to invade with winter setting in.

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Item reference:	AGC/T/8/17
Catalogue Section:	Manuscript documents acquired singly by the Museum
Level:	ITEM
Extent:	1 letter
Date made:	1810-01-06
Creator:	Thomas, Frederick Jennings
Credit:	On loan to the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, from a private lender

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  - Personal correspondence of Frederick Jennings Thomas (1786-1855), naval officer. (Manuscript) (AGC/T/8/1-23)

Letter written by Frederick Jennings Thomas from HMS ANTELOPE to his sister Miss Mary Thomas.

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