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Level	Piece
Finding No	DDGR/41/3/3
Extent	1 piece
Title	Letter to Thomas Grimston, Etton from H Medley, Russell off Lagos Bay
Date	4 Aug 1745
Description	Includes references to the assistance that Medley had given Ryder in gaining his Lieutenancy; Ryder's Lieutenancy of the Worcester under Captain Saunders; a loan of £50 from Stephen Thompson for clothes for Ryder; a power which should have been drawn up for Ryder by Randy Willmer so that Thomas Grimston can act for him; prize money from Mr Brook; investment in South Sea Annuitys; he sails tomorrow with Admiral Rowley to the Mediterranian and Cartagena, from whence Admiral Rowley sails to Italy and Medley attends the Spanish squadron and Admiral Townsend and Ryder sail to the West Indies
AccessStatus	Open