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THBRevolutionary War, Scarce 1780 Letter Regarding British Seaman Held as Deserter
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- Lot Description
Dicom, James. ALS, 1p, 6.25 x 8 in., "Lancaster," England. March 5, 1780. Addressed to the Principal Magistrate in Dumfries, Scotland. Dicom writes regarding a British soldier by the name of Allan Dickson who is being held in a jail in Dumfries as a deserter of the British Navy. Described as a young, able-bodied seaman, the prisoner wished to return to service, and Dicom is requesting that he be transferred to Carlisle Castle, and to lodge him there in a place of security under the care of the goaler [gaoler], as a deserter. He writes, I will pay to the goaler any expences [sic] of the men who conduct him thither, not exceeding thirty shillings, (we have no authority to march to the North of Carlisle).
The second page includes a letter datelined "Dumfries," March 8, 1780, from Will Fergeson to the regulating officer on the impress service Lancaster. He writes that Allan Dickson was a deserter from the 77th Regiment (British), and was this day carried away by a party to join the regiment now lying in Ireland by an order from the Commander in Chief of Scotland.
Very scarce Revolutionary War letter regarding the desertion of a British sailor and his imprisonment in a Scottish prison.
Typical folds, few scattered spots. Ink strong and legible.Condition
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