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BRUNTON. (Lieutenant, 1841.)
Richard Brunton entered the Navy 3 June, 1809; passed his examination 7 June, 1815; served for some time, as Mate, in the Mermaid Revenue-cruizer, Lieut.-Commander David Rymer; and on 27 Dec. 1839, was transferred to the Coast Guard. His commission as Lieutenant bears date 23 Nov. 1841.
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