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First Reading

Terry Foreman  •  Link

William Lever. Purser-General to Sandwich's fleet 1661-2.

L&M Companion

Third Reading

San Diego Sarah  •  Link

"The Supply Corps emerged from the traditions of ashore naval logistics and the shipboard position of Purser, which had been in use with the Royal Navy since the 14th Century. The ship's Purser was primarily responsible for the handling of money and the procurement and keeping of stores and supplies."
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References

Chart showing the number of references in each month of the diary’s entries.

1664

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