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Phillip, Arthur, 1738 - 1814 (colonial governor and naval officer)

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Letter from William Dawes to Nevil Maskelyne, 1787-01-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 247-248
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Concerning a letter from Lord Howe about his appointment to Botany Bay, and his objections to being placed in the marine detachment of HMS Sirius rather than in the land service.

Dates: 1787-01-21
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