These are to certify the Mr. Honorable.
&
the Lords. Commanding Officer of the Admiralty
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that W = John Williams has served as Clerk
my Command
Commanding and from.
of H.M. These under my
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14th day of March 1816 until this date. During
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Which line his conduct was perfect!!!. Robert lo
Arrest
Diligent and faithful and in justice W = Williams I wish to bear testimony both.. to his ability as a clerk and a purser, that he took in hand my Pursers and Captains Accounts left nearly two years from the negligence of my former Clerk in the most Confused state and brought them up and lodged them in office in the most Correct style. From these Circumstances blended with the testimony borne by his former Commanding Officer. I must respectfully beg leave to recommend him to their Lordships, most perfectly qualified and highly deserving of Promotion.
He
was discharged by his
own wish.
Is jeopardous
of ill-health
Given under my hand this
13 Day of December 1876
The Cook