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Admiral Sir Edward Pellew, Viscount Exmouth. 1811 (Dec 27) Order from "H.M.S Caledon, Port Mahon" to Robert Mitford, Commander of H.M Sloop "Espoir" asking why he did not obey orders to join Pellew s flag after conducting the convey to Malta and if he showed the order to Admirals Boyle or Fremantle; and 1818 (Mar. 2) letter to Lt. Bridges on H.M.S "Tennant" at Cork from his agent, posted as a free frank at Plymouth Dock signed by Exmouth, a clear abuse of his franking privilege. Pellew s distinguished career included several promotions for bravery; as Commander-in-Chief in the East Indies he destroyed a Dutch fleet in 1807, and he attacked Algiers in 1816. (2).
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