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PARRY
(Sir William E., 1790-1855, Admiral, Arctic Explorer)
Fine long Autograph Letter Signed to My dear Anne
saying that So far as a lame hand (not a lame excuse!) will allow me, I hasten to say that, unless you wish your dear Boy to remain in India - i.e. n some other ship there (which I should not suppose you do) I would advise you to do nothing till he comes to England. An application so long before-hand could do no good even if the present Ministers remain in so long; because no arrangement can well be made for this purpose months before-hand. In fact, I should not, if it were my own case, 'agitate' in the matter till near the time of Cleopatra's return - and then, if Lord Jn Russell is in, a word from Edward would secure what you want, which is no very great favour after all. If, however, you fear losing your present interest, the only thing will be to ask at once to have him transferred to the flag-ship in the E. Indies (the Hastings) which I suppose will stay out the Admiral's (Austen's) full time - namely 2 years more. So you must judge for yourself between these 2 plans. We cordially rejoice at your good accounts of Tom - Lucy is especially interested in all you say for she is very fond of your boy and I do not wonder..., 3 sides 8vo., Haslar, Gosport, 11th February
Item Date: 1852
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Background
In his later career Parry was selected for the post of comptroller of the newly created department of steam machinery of the Navy, and held this office until his retirement from active service in 1846, when he was appointed captain-superintendent of Haslar Hospital. He reorganised the packet service, which had been transferred from the Post Office to the Admiralty in January 1837. Steamship companies were contracted to carry the mail, instead of naval vessels, on a regular schedule. He attained the rank of rear-admiral in 1852, and in the following year became a governor of Greenwich Hospital, and retained this post until his death.
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