PHILIPPINES. DRAKE, Dawson, Governor. Collection of manuscripts relating to disputes between the British civil governor of Manila, and the Admiral Samuel Cornish at Cavité and his subordinate Capt Brereton of HMS Falmouth; Letter Signed of Drake to Charles Wyndham...
LONDON. COVENT GARDEN. Surveyor's schedule of alterations and renewals made to 'Tom’s Coffee House', Russell Street, Covent Garden Creation dates: [1768]
AMERICA. STRACHEY, Sir Henry, secretary to Admiral Lord Howe (1736-1810). Collection of papers comprising circa 50 letters, autograph letter-book, circa 30 letters to his wife and to other correspondents, some accounts concerning slaves and other matters, wat...
AUSTRALIA. BLACKBURN, David (1753-1795), Master of HMS 'Supply'. Various copy manuscripts. Christie's, 17 Sep 1999, Lot 4 Creation dates: 3 April 1785 - circa 1795
MARITIME HISTORY. AUSTRALIA. RAPER, Lieut George (RN 1787-1794). Standard nautical observations; name of ship, time of watch, distances, longitude, record of errors in chronometers with maker's name Creation dates: 1787 - 1794
MAPS. KRUSENSTERN, Admiral Von. Autograph Letter Signed to James Purdy referring to the charting of Japan, and James Ross' forthcoming South Polar Voyage Creation dates: 24 Oct 1834
WORKHOUSE. READING. Original Manuscript receipt book for money ‘Disbursed by Mr John Coats & Mr B Fouracre,’ giving a detailed breakdown of expenditures of the overseers on wages, food, provisions, coffins, services, rents, etc Creation dates: 17...