By 1808 he joined the Royal Navy, leaving 10 years later to became a clerk in the London shipping firm of Brodie McGhie Willcox where he become a partner in 1822.
He joined the Royal Navy. This was by 1808. He was leaving 10 years later to became a clerk in the London shipping firm of Brodie McGhie Willcox where he become a partner in 1822. This was by 1808.