1. Add MS 39869
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 39869
- Title:
- MISCELLANEOUS papers relating to Naval matters, viz:- 1. " Abstract of the general printed Sailing and Fighting Instructions, and Vice Admiral Arbuthnot's Additional Signals, 1779 " : a signal book, based on General Instructions and on the additions of Vice Admiral Marriot Arbuthnot for the North American station. Arbuthnot's Additional Instructions of 1779 are given from a printed copy in the Graves Collection by J. S. Corbett, Signals and Instructions, 1776-1794 (Navy Records Society, xx...
- Scope & Content:
- includes: f. 1 Admiral Marriott Arbuthnot, Lieutenant Gov of Nova Scotia: Instructions and signals for the N. American Station: 1779.ff. 1-17 Navy; England: Signal-book for N. American station: 1779.ff. 20-28 Navigation: Remarks on French harbours, etc., and on landing places betw. the So...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1779-1809
- Extent:
- 1 item