Memorial from Caleb Hiller, 1819
Scope and Contents
In which Hiller discusses his 'Mariner's theodolite' and attests to his previous good conduct during his 17 years as a Royal Navy officer where he served on HMS El Vincego. He includes details of his ten year imprisonment in France as a prisoner of war, and his subsequent court-martial and discharge from the Navy.
Dates
- Creation: 1819
Creator
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2012-10-16 16:24:43+00:00
Subject
- HMS El Vincego (Organization)
- HMS Childers (Organization)
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