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26th February, 1872.
Severner.
Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell
to
The Right Honorable
The Earl of Kimberley.
Relative Precedence of Vice Admiral Shadwell and Major General Whitfeild, whether affected by dormant Commission of Lieutenant Governor held by latter.
Decision of Governor in favor of Precedence of Vice Admirals.
Reasons:
(1 conclusion)
Forwarded.
(Copy)
Sir,
Admiralty,
21st December 1868.
I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you that Admiral Sir William Martin has called their attention to the precedency which is habitually given to the Major General Commanding the District over the Naval Commander-in-Chief, whatever may be their respective ranks.
Admiral Sir Thomas S. Pasley, Bart.
Bartsmouth.