Captain Curtis Barnett letter to Sir Charles Wager, 1730 November 22.

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Captain Curtis Barnett letter to Sir Charles Wager, 1730 November 22.

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Barnett, Captain of the sloop Spence, writes to Wager, his commanding officer, 22 Nov. 1730, regarding the disposition and ownership of a sloop taken near Ireland. Barnett defends his actions, and privately asks for advice on how to conduct himself in future situations.

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