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Armed Forces Resources / Disposal of Commander in Chief ?
« on: Thursday 25 January 18 17:53 GMT (UK) »
The attached document was in one of my ancestors RN service record and sent in March 1863 from HMS Galatea, Bermuda.
Does anyone know why an ordinary Navy seaman might be commanded to be present at the 'disposal of the Commander in Chief' at the North American and West Indian station during 1863. It seems he may have had to start travel from the UK in Oct 1862 to achieve this.
Any response with useful info is welcome on Victory, Galatea or the C in C during the period. Thanks.
BTW there are a few words I cant make out on the attachment but you'll get the gist.
Does anyone know why an ordinary Navy seaman might be commanded to be present at the 'disposal of the Commander in Chief' at the North American and West Indian station during 1863. It seems he may have had to start travel from the UK in Oct 1862 to achieve this.
Any response with useful info is welcome on Victory, Galatea or the C in C during the period. Thanks.
BTW there are a few words I cant make out on the attachment but you'll get the gist.