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JESSE. (Lieutenant, 1841.)

Richard Jesse entered the Navy 12 Dec. 1826; passed his examination 7 Oct. 1835; and obtained his commission 23 Nov. 1841. His appointments have since been – 18 May, 1843, to the Caledonia 120, flag-ship of Sir David Milne at Devonport – and, 13 Dec. 1845, to the Gladiator steamer, Capt. John Robb, now employed with the Channel squadron.

He married, in 1842, Emily, second daughter of the late Rev. G. C. Tenyton, D.C.L., Rector of Somersby,, co. Lincoln. Agents – Messrs. Chard.


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