Lieut. R.H. Palmer R.N.V.R.

D “Northesk” II No 2022

Gibraltar.

April 15 1919

Paymaster Commander

H.M.S. “Dreel Castle”

Falmouth

 

 

I beg to advise that I have this day drawn from Cashier, Gibraltar Dockyard the sum of two hundred and sixteen pounds (£216.0.0) which has been disposed of as follows:-

Advance Victualling money for 3 weeks from April 11 1919

H.M.D “Northesk II” No. 2022                                £28.0.0

“    “Prime” No 2289                                            £24.0.0.

“   “Hopeful” No 2386                                        £22.0.0.

“   “Comely” No. 2387                                       £22.0.0.

£96.0.0.

 

The total amounts for each Drifter were handed to the respective Skippers & amounted to the sum of £2 per man.

 

Receipts in duplicate were obtained the originals of which are enclosed herewith together with list of names of crew. The duplicates are being held by me until my arrival in Falmouth.

 

Pay (on account) disposed of as follows: –

 

H.M.D “Northesk II” No. 2022                                £46.0.0

“    “Prime” No 2289                                            £26.0.0.

“   “Hopeful” No 2356                                        £24.0.0.

“   “Comely” No. 2387                                       £24.0.0.

£120.0.0.

 

Receipts from each Rank & rating were obtained in duplicate, the original being enclosed herewith & duplicate being held by me until my arrival in Falmouth.

 

Reginald H. Palmer.

Lieut. R.N.V.R.

S.O. of Div.