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Yes, that is my assumption. Written by Rae (10/10/2008 5:48 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I never thought of that. How clever of Mr Shepherd!, penned by JanELT

Mr Shepherd steers the whole thing, and may very well have already had word of the Crofts being in the market for a house before he ever mentions Admirals:

It seemed as if Mr. Shepherd, in this anxiety to bespeak Sir Walter's goodwill towards a naval officer as tenant, had been gifted with foresight; for the very first application for the house was from an Admiral Croft, with whom he shortly afterwards fell into company in attending the quarter sessions at Taunton; and indeed, he had received a hint of the admiral from a London correspondent.

I think we can take that 'It seemed as if Mr. Shepherd...' as heavy with irony!

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The Navy List: Anne's Instrument of..... JulieW (10/7/2008 9:44 a.m.)

Thank you what an interesting example. nfm alexl (10/7/2008 10:18 a.m.)
Wow. I am speechless. JanELT (10/7/2008 10:52 a.m.)
Navy Lists and newspapers. Mandy N (10/7/2008 11:12 a.m.)
How often were they printed? once a month; year nfm Susan Elizabeth (10/7/2008 11:52 a.m.)
- If you look at the title page JulieW (10/7/2008 11:55 a.m.)
  - Sorry - I apparantly can't read :) nfm Susan Elizabeth (10/7/2008 7:36 p.m.)
Terrific stuff! Thank you JulieW. nfm Rachel G (10/7/2008 12:17 p.m.)
Is there further publication information available? Amanda McG (10/7/2008 2:12 p.m.)
- It's my own copy JulieW (10/7/2008 2:33 p.m.)
  - The only ones I've seen in person Amanda McG (10/7/2008 2:38 p.m.)
    - About the List JulieW (10/7/2008 2:42 p.m.)
      - I've got a theory on that as well! :) nfm Amanda McG (10/7/2008 9:51 p.m.)
Who would be interested in those lists? MarianneR (10/7/2008 3:25 p.m.)
- Look at the numbers of men on the list... Rae (10/8/2008 2:08 p.m.)
  - You´ll probably be right, MarianneR (10/8/2008 3:09 p.m.)
    - A good cull of men... Mandy N (10/8/2008 10:16 p.m.)
      - Thank you! (nfm) MarianneR (10/9/2008 3:34 a.m.)
- Lots of people, lots of reasons Tarn (10/9/2008 10:46 a.m.)
  - Wow! Great information - thank you! *nfm* MarianneR (10/9/2008 3:25 p.m.)
  - References? Myretta (10/9/2008 4:28 p.m.)
    - Well, she did... MarianneR (10/10/2008 3:57 a.m.)
      - Not enough   Tarn (10/10/2008 4:51 a.m.)
        
        Before you go to all that trouble   JulieW (10/10/2008 5:16 a.m.)
        
        My character requires that it be written, not read ;-) Long   Tarn (10/17/2008 4:38 a.m.)
        
        Thanks, Tarn! Between you, Rae and Julie W....   Line (10/17/2008 10:03 a.m.)
        
        No, different publications nfm   Rae (10/17/2008 5:16 p.m.)
        
        Different publications   Tarn (10/18/2008 2:34 a.m.)
        
        This has already been mentioned   JulieW (10/18/2008 6:35 a.m.)
What Perseverance! Kathryn Ann (10/7/2008 3:31 p.m.)
Priceless info JulieW! Thank you! :) nfm Felicia (10/7/2008 7:54 p.m.)
Very Helpful, thanks nfm BarbaraB (10/7/2008 11:51 p.m.)
Fascinating, thank you, JulieW! ;-) (nfm) Moni (10/8/2008 10:41 a.m.)
Fascinating stuff! Thanks, Julie! Jace (10/9/2008 11:50 a.m.)
- The Crofts aren't that random! CarolTS (10/9/2008 2:00 p.m.)
  - Ohhhhhh... Jace (10/10/2008 11:07 a.m.)
    - Anne recognized his name immediately Kim T (10/10/2008 1:20 p.m.)
      - I was unclear, sorry. :) Jace (10/10/2008 2:01 p.m.)
        
        Why shoudn't she have known that Admiral Croft was Graciela (10/10/2008 5:35 p.m.)
  - The Crofts had accidentally heard about Kellynch... JanELT (10/10/2008 2:49 p.m.)
    - I do not think she knew... Rae (10/10/2008 3:07 p.m.)
      - Just how many estates would be available? CarolTS (10/10/2008 3:39 p.m.)
    - Accidental hearing Line (10/10/2008 4:54 p.m.)
      - I never thought of that. How clever of Mr Shepherd!   JanELT (10/10/2008 5:22 p.m.)
        
        Yes, that is my assumption.   Rae (10/10/2008 5:48 p.m.)
        
        Tee Hee. Did he tell LR before or after the fact... or at all?   JanELT (10/10/2008 6:00 p.m.)

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