Canceaux, Boston 4 July 1774—
Sir,
His Majesty's Armed Ship under my command, now being under such Orders and in such a situation, as requires every Officer to execute in the strictest manner the duty of his office, and to be upon their guard against the insults of a licentious set of people, as well as for the attention so necessarily required for the preservation, and oeconomy of the Kings Stores committed to their charge: In consequence of which, I think it a duty incumbent on me, to make known to you Sir, that the Canceaux had no Gunners appointed at the time the other Warrant-Officers wre; owing to my not applying for one at the time that I did for the others, and as I have experienced the great want of one, and the bad consequences that may arrise from the Ships not having this Officer, I pray you will be pleased to take this application into consideration and appoint one. I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most Obedient
and most Humble Servant.
H. Mowat
Canceaux Armed Vess:
her Establishment
1. Lieutenant
1. Master
1. Boatswain
1. Carpenter
3. Midshipmen
45. Men—including the above Officers.
Internal address: "Samuel Graves Esqr: &c. &c."
Endorsed: "Establishment of the Canceaux."
Document Details
Summary:
Henry Mowat, aboard HMS Canceaux at Boston, reports that officers have been instructed to perform their duties strictly, remain vigilant against possible disturbances or insults from local inhabitants, and ensure the preservation and economical use of the King's stores. Mowat requests the appointment of a gunner, noting that Canceaux is without one. Includes the vessel's establishment (folio 29), comprising one lieutenant, one master, one boatswain, one carpenter, three midshipmen, and a total complement of 45 officers and men.
Date:
Place of Author:
Boston (Mass.)
Place of Recipient:
Boston (Mass.)
Keywords:
Bureaucracy
Recruitment
Recruitment
Themes:
Naval Administration
Naval Operations
Naval Operations
Source:
National Archives of the United Kingdom
Ships
- Canceaux (Royal Navy sloop)
Object Type:
Letter
Language:
English
Manuscript Type:
Autograph letter signed
Series:
Page Number: